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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.
As the gentleman knows, security clearances are necessary to protect our national security and are required for thousands of jobs. This process is also expensive. DOD pays billions of dollars to the Office of Personnel Management, OPM, to…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I've been listening to this debate, not just at this moment but throughout the whole health care debate. It just kind of shocked me. Why are the Republicans so angry with a bill that, essentially, they…
Thank you very much for yielding. I rise in strong opposition to the $19.405 billion allocation that our Subcommittee on Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration- related agencies received, but I rise in support of the rule for moving…
The oceans on either side of the United States defined this great country, and these oceans are in trouble. They are so big and so vast with so many aspects not understood that it's hard for people to comprehend that they are in trouble…
This past weekend, we remembered the patriotic sacrifice of those that have lost their lives in service to our country, and, today we renew our commitment to keep our promise to the nation's more than 2 million troops and reservists, their…
I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title III, add the following new section: SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON…
Our Peace Corps is not designed as an instrument of diplomacy or propaganda or ideological conflict.
Peace Corps is the great American idea of the 20th century that truly reflects what it means to be an American.
Thank you for your support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1520 Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr…
I want to thank our colleagues on this committee. Those of us who are not on the committee have the opportunity to share in participating in the debate on this bill and voting for it. I have to say over the years I've been here, I don't…
The founding of the Peace Corps was a seminal moment in American history that deserves recognition in our nation's capital.
This ideal deserves to be honored here in the capital of the United States, and passage of H.R. 854 would make that possible.
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