Jim Costa: “I just want to commend your efforts, because you and I have talked about it on forestry and the horrific fires and our…”

I also rise today to honor the life of Dottie Jones, and what an incredible life it was. She lived 103 years, and she lived with passion and determination. A loving mother of four children and a lifelong friend, she peacefully passed away…

I rise today sadly to pay tribute to John Harris, a good friend and a giant of California agriculture and the San Joaquin Valley. Born on July 14, 1943, in Fresno County, John was a proud graduate of the University of California-Davis and…

I also rise today to recognize what has been taking place this week in this country and around the world, and that is commemorating Yom HaShoah ending in 1945, recognizing the 6 million Jewish victims who were killed in the Holocaust…

For decades, Head Start and Early Head Start programs have provided comprehensive childhood development services to millions of children across America. Research is showing that participation in Head Start can lead to positive outcomes for…