Where we diverge is how to preserve the program for those in actual need without regulatory loopholes and fuzzy interpretations of the law, both of which exploit the very intent of the program.

Now, where we diverge is the reality that this one title will cost taxpayers nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years.

In my State of North Carolina, I am proud that our Governor Roy Cooper announced $206 million in grants from funding that we here in Congress provided to expand internet access for rural communities.

Thank you, Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thompson, for hosting today's hearing.

I would like to see similar farm bill subsidies and programs improve conditions for fresh produce growers as they continue to face barriers to expanding their production.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, is one of the most effective tools that we have to combat hunger and food insecurity.

How is the Rural Energy for America Program able to deal with this?

Eighty-five thousand households will now have access to high-speed internet. More than 2,000 businesses will also have it.

working towards parity for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa.

This would be self-inflicted nonsense, and we got to make sure we don't let that happen to our ag producers.

The trust was created for use during times of exceptional need, and the acute hunger crises that too many people are experiencing justifies the use of these funds.

I am calling this the farm killer tax because it would destroy the livelihood of producers across the country.

Every person involved, whether it`s one, two, three, or four, or more, should be prosecuted to the fullest extent to the law.

Energy and food are both critical to our national security, and not just that, everybody's survival, basic survival.

I think the administration is doing an excellent job of doing that and keeping us informed that we`re going to have to work all together.

They are acts of terror, hate crimes. And yes, indeed, they must be fully investigated and prosecuted.

Improving access for all agriculture stakeholders to the assistance programs that fall under commodity support programs is a priority for me.

By passing this Act, Congress can ensure that the USDA works within their own motto: 'do right and feed everyone.'