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We live in the wealthiest country in the world, I would say the greatest country in the world, and a great nation provides a safety net and also helps get people out of poverty.

Over 70 percent of our 18 year olds to 21, 22 year olds don't qualify to get in the military largely because of physical fitness and nutrition.

thank you for holding this critical hearing to receive comments and review the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food distribution programs.

Submitted Report by Hon. Don Bacon, a Representative in Congress from Nebraska

In the wealthiest nation in the world, people should not be hungry, full stop.

The pandemic has shown us that there are so many different ways to do things, that massive spending does not necessarily lead to desired outcomes.

I certainly applaud the Biden Administration's swift efforts to counter some of these challenges.

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for yielding. And I also thank Congresswoman Cammack for her powerful, personal testimony. I am glad you are here today. Thank you so much for your leadership. Madam Speaker, beneath you, right…

I rise today to honor a devoted American patriot on her retirement from Federal civil service. Mrs. Robin Squatrito has served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern…

Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the case that will come before our Nation's highest Court on December 1, is truly a historic case. It is about a law the State of Mississippi passed in 2018 to ban almost all abortions after 15…

There's all sorts of threat to the U.S. as the global reserve currency.

It has been a positive-sum game that nations that allied with us... have benefited.

I rise today to congratulate Gen. John E. Hyten on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. I also want to extend my congratulations to his wife, Laura, and note the remarkable bond they share. Their partnership in life has enabled his…

It's a mistake to take people off Committees because this is a precedent that the Democrats are going to have to live by when they are the minority and I say that as someone I think it's bad for the institution.

we do not want that to be considered taxable income, or real taxable income, because it will end up being a 10 or 20 percent cut with taxes taken out for these individuals.

I think we have so many more enlisted members who are supporting families and need additional supports.

Thank you, Chair[wo]man Hayes and Ranking Member Bacon, for the opportunity to provide this statement on this vital issue.