the Ag Committee really is, for almost everything that we deal with, is very bipartisan.

I did a deep dive into the reason for the closure, and what I found was that DOL was the one that evaluated the performance of the job centers.

I have always said that trees are the answer; what is your question?

We are very anxious today to have this hearing to examine the current and potential uses of artificial intelligence in our agricultural system.

Even the market for a quantifiable and measurable carbon sequestration product, I think there are big markets for that.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, central Arkansans and Americans are headed to the grocery stores, excited to shop for another holiday and to gather around the table with loved ones. Unfortunately, they are still wincing at the price…

I thank my friend from Illinois (Mr. Jackson) for his compelling presentation with his colleagues on an issue of extreme importance to our whole society, and that is combating the chronic challenge that so many of our families face from…

I am doing a little tally of agencies that are following the law and breaking the law.

And Mr. Wendtland, I know that you would think reclaiming abandoned mines would be a bipartisan issue.

Are you following the law?

I would say, notwithstanding the fact that these Federal agencies engage in law enforcement activities, whether it is IRS or FBI, it doesn't make any difference. They are engaged in some very dangerous activities. Notwithstanding the fact…

As I mentioned before in the previous debate, we had a robust debate in full committee and adopted an amendment which capped IRS firearms and ammunition levels as of July 13, 2023. I think that is reasonable. This amendment would remove…

Our border States and our communities have been overrun, and now many of our major cities, most of them Democratic, are saying, literally, that you are in the process of destroying their cities.

By every metric, the border is a disaster, despite the rhetoric of the administration.

We need metrics so that once we put what you are asking for in place, that you will have a significant reduction.

The reality though is that they are--that right now, their morale is terrible, and when you talk to them, they think the policy on the border is inappropriate and it is simply not working.

I thank Mr. Barr for his kind remarks and for his hard work in drafting the TABS Act. We are pleased to include it in this year's Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. Let me add that I fully agree with your…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.