Jim Costa: “It is a program that provides people food assistance, and that it is important that we not undermine it in any way.”

We must begin a new feasibility study so the Corps of Engineers can investigate flood risk management needs as well as potential modifications to improve the dam's safety.

Food is a national security issue.

The goals of the program are to restore and maintain endangered fish populations on the San Joaquin River and to reduce the adverse water supply impact on the Friant Division contractors.

I think we all pray that we can come together on a farm bill before the end of the year.