the people of Guam have the highest percentage of participation in the American military of any State or territory.

I was incredibly disappointed to see that the Executive order was revoked by the Biden administration, signaling a return to a lengthy, overly detailed permitting and environmental review process for new infrastructure projects.

It's so inspiring to see such competent and capable people to represent our country and work with our service members.

Let's use more modern technology to find out which kids are actually experiencing poverty.

In Maryland we know that community eligibility has been a real, real win.

We need to both marry the programing that helps deal with the learning gap with the food that deals with the nutrition gap.

So once again it's a complicated question. Trying to bring equity to the food system.

So when USDA withdrew the categorical eligibility regulation yesterday there were celebrations across the country.

Now, I think we`re in retreat on all fronts. I think the Russians are just pushing everybody around in the region.

If we can give them the tools, the accurate tools to be able to feed those kids and to utilize community eligibility we're going to make a much bigger impact in their lives right now.

Oh absolutely. I mean in every place in Maryland where we've done it, they've been relieved to not have to do paperwork and chase down kids and parents to just get forms, to get the free and reduced meal application forms.

If we can deal with these numbers in a realistic way, we're going to have a much better, much more accurate picture of poverty.

We have to teach their pallets at a very early age about the different kind of opportunities that they can have.

It seems to me that it is beyond broken.

We are all inspired by the witnesses today, their commitment, their service on behalf of the American families, defending American families.

My concern is the impact on readiness.

I would urge you to get back with me sooner rather than later.

That is why Congressman Levin and I sponsored a resolution condemning Burma's military for their assault against democracy.