Food is a national security issue, and I think everyone on this Committee agrees that our responsibility is to ensure that American agriculture remains strong and vibrant.
this is something Congressman Costa has long supported
the pariah Putin has invaded Ukraine, and in my view, he is a war criminal and we have to support Ukraine.
food, food that we grow in America is a national security issue.
I think the $5 million cap, frankly--and, again, one size doesn't fit all, but it is really discriminatory to California.
the challenges we have, especially among those who live in food deserts.
America's safety net to ensure that in fact all Americans have quality and affordable food.
the permitting impacts you as well for other forest areas.
we are playing catch-up.
Farmers are risk takers.
we have done a poor job, let's acknowledge it, for 20 years in managing our forests, and we are paying the price for that.