Jimmy Panetta

One of these first steps, at least how we can help out, is through the Wildfire and Public Safety Act.

I want to just kind of remind you about the REPLANT Act, H.R. 7843, when it comes to forest restoration.

I appreciate you being able to talk about such a relevant and topical topic, especially concerning this type of issue.

In agricultural hubs like my district, what is USDA doing to ensure local produce reaches local food banks and nonprofits?

At the end of the day, the SNAP Program is the number one.

Let me tell you, going to the sites that have the National Guard make it a little bit easier, a little smoother.

I appreciate you being there, so thank you very much.

In some cases we felt like we were working against, rather than with, existing local relationships, and that led to a failing to address critical last mile issues to ensure that the food actually got from the farmer to the family.

Was there any sort of focus on under-served areas, and how you would actually distribute to those particular areas?

Now, the issue that I have heard over and over is based on the fact that this program is centered around distributors, and this has led to some serious issues, logistical issues, as well as some issues of equity as well.

However, from my conversations, as you are hearing today, and as I am sure you have heard over and over, there are some significant issues that clearly need to be addressed.

Ignoring these types of delivery systems for these benefits can come with real costs.

It is about governing through leadership rather than governing through crisis.

Basically, making that decision to protect the health and safety of their students unfortunately has led to a senseless decision by this Administration to remove those students that contribute so much not just to our educational systems…

I am leading a letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, asking Secretary Wolf to revisit this decision and hopefully answer some significant questions as to why they would implement, or…

80 percent of the COVID-19 cases have been found in the Latinx community, and nearly 40 percent have been farm workers.

We have a large immigrant community that has contributed so much to our economy, to our community, and to our culture.

The lower income--and, yes, the communities of color--have borne the brunt of this pandemic.

Unfortunately, our local counties, our local cities that rely on that hospitality are taking a big hit right now

Hopefully we prioritize direct funding to state and local counties, especially smaller ones, when it comes to any sort of a next stimulus package

This really is not a partisan issue, and not a partisan issue here in this budget room; whereas, Republicans and Democrats should both be willing to stand up for the authority of Congress, really no matter which party has the power of the…

The Constitution is clear, is that we do have the power of the purse and that it is us and not the president that should determine how our government and its programs are funded.

The Pajaro River project was first authorized by the Federal Flood Control Act of 1966, but it was only in December of last year that we were able to secure a final feasibility report to move this project from its feasibility stage to its…

Unfortunately, the current reality is that there is no way for the corps to tap this authority for new projects.

I hope that you share my concern that given the scope of the Corps involvement in communities across the nation, it is critical that the Corps have strong policies in place to meaningfully engage and work with communities of all…