Eric Crawford

We must ensure that this grant funding is open and accessible to all qualified applicants in need and that the money is distributed in a fair and transparent manner, including to both rural and urban areas.

FRA's recent decisions to deny and limit the use and development of ATI technology lack a basis in furthering safety and track inspection improvements and seem politically motivated to appease labor interests.

Thank you, Chair Payne, for holding this hearing, and thank you to our witnesses for participating.

I hereby remove my name as cosponsor of H.R. 7010. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ross). The gentleman's request is accepted. ____________________

I commend the chair for holding this hearing today and look forward to hearing from our witnesses.

We are endeavoring to reach the hardest to serve places, connecting people where profit may not necessarily be a motivating factor.

Blanchard Springs is a spectacular destination that attracts visitors from across Arkansas and the country.

I have heard from several agriculture producers in my district asking for any details about WHIP+.

The ongoing supply chain crisis only further emphasizes the value of freight railroads in efficiently moving goods across the Nation.

Thank you, Chair Payne, for holding this hearing.

The farmers, ranchers, food and beverage manufacturers, processors, package suppliers, farm supply dealers and agricultural product marketers that comprise our collective memberships are dedicated to providing safe, abundant, affordable…

The associations that make up the Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG) submit this statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) request for information that will be used to prepare a report for…

Everything we are talking about today is intended to support farmer generated climate solutions.

What's worse is despite the high cost of fighting this virus, we still have done nothing to hold China accountable for it.

We cannot continue with inflationary increases in prices every month as we have so far during the Biden Presidency.

This unchecked spending is directly contributing to rising inflation and Americans are feeling this hidden tax every day.

House committees also just marked up another $3.5 trillion for the Majority's reconciliation bill, which, if it is jammed through Congress, will cost American taxpayers about $50,000 per household.

Much of this year's $1.9 trillion relief package masqueraded as pandemic-related relief was really just throwing money at various Pelosi priorities.

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mrvan). The gentleman from Arkansas has 3 minutes remaining.

Before I yield to my distinguished colleague from North Carolina (Mr. Budd), it is my understanding that we are to address our comments to the Chair and not to each other. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from North…

The gentleman's comments were dangerously close to what I would consider disparaging, and I would bring that to your attention. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry).

I think we can all agree that SNAP is a useful tool for those in need.

However, we must ensure that any federal policies and funding are balanced with a realistic analysis of the needs, consumer demand, and best use of taxpayer dollars.

Investments and innovation in our rail infrastructure are essential to building a robust and competitive American transportation system.

I hope it considers how we can leverage the important value of the rail industry.