These supply chain challenges that we are facing right now just in the dairy industry are costing $1 billion in additional expenses just in the first 7 months of this year.
Our ag relies heavily on trade and exports to thrive.
I represent California's Central Valley. We are the fruit and nut basket of the world.
Ports like the one in Long Beach are seeing huge backups in part because they have local rules that prioritize beachfront views.
For the last few months, I have been closely monitoring the disaster unfolding at our ports.
Urgency is imperative here. It has already taken a lot longer than it should have.
Each one of those delays hits their bottom lines at a time when they simply can't afford it.
Thank you so much, Chair DeLauro, for hosting this.
If all we are doing is telling folks that the only route to the middle class is through a 4-year college degree, we are going to be leaving ...
I agree it has been very powerful, and I really want to thank our witnesses as well for sharing their incredibly informative testimonies.
I am really looking forward to working with you to make sure that all the Federal dollars we are talking about today come to areas of the St...