Unless we decouple, unless we figure out ways in which we can encourage reinvestment back in these facilities, and continue to provide housing that is affordable for folks, we are going to have a serious problem in communities.

I am pleased that the budget focuses on providing tools to producers in rural communities to address the climate crisis.

This is my first hearing as chairman of this subcommittee, and I am looking forward to a good discussion on the fiscal year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Agriculture.

This sets an incredibly dangerous precedent in terms of both women's reproductive rights but also the FDA's review of drugs.

This judge has replaced his political agenda for the data-driven process used by the FDA.

We should all be concerned because the nature of the epidemic is changing significantly from just the prescription misuse to now cartels driving fentanyl.

The decisions the FDA makes, whether approving a medical device or approving a new drug, must be guided by science and data, not by political pressure.

I look forward to a robust discussion today. I am looking forward to starting the appropriations process and working with all the members of this subcommittee to draft an Agriculture Bill that supports these vital programs.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an issue of particular importance to both the Ranking Member and myself.

I think it is important for people to realize that these are not one-time emergencies.

Investing in tribal energy projects is not just good policy, it's the right thing to do.

the importance of Federal partnerships and investments.

I am very concerned about the lack of basic utilities for too many brothers and sisters across the Country.

I venture to say there is more than 16,800 homes on the Navajo Nation that don't have electricity.

We give workers more power, we pay workers what they deserve.

the ski areas are not just places of outdoor recreation in the winter, but also in the summer

In the Upper Klamath, we have not only over nearing now 25 years of the application of biological opinions that have shown no recovery of species...

I look forward to seeing these bills move forward so that we can continue to grow our outdoor recreation.