But addressing these impacts starts with an acceptance of science.

Climate change is the existential threat of our time that we must begin addressing immediately.

the Sunrise Movement, that have pushed for significant action to move the needle against climate change by pushing for the Green New Deal.

We have to find the courage to do what is right, to provide a seat at America's table for those who have long grown the food we serve on it.

Many of my constituents are asking for a congressional solution to what is causing immense strain on the viability of farmers everywhere.

But, fundamentally, they are only as good as their backbone, which is their employees--the farm workers who work in their fields.

I would just think is something that this Congress could, I would hope, rally around.

In my home state of Colorado, as Representative Buck mentioned, agriculture is an integral part of our economy.

I think agriculture--the industry, as I see it, is saying that it is not seasonal in nature...

Generates more than $40 billion in economic activity annually. It supports more than 170,000 jobs with cattle and calves making up over 50 percent of all the receipts.

I am grateful for your support of the Equality Act and leading in the business community on this front.

We cannot grow complacent in the quest for equal rights for all.

Fairness and equality, in my view, are core American values.

It is long past time that we emulate those important protections at the Federal level.

I fully support and look forward to voting for [the Equality Act].

The Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan is obviously an important proposal that needs to be discussed, not only for my home state of Colorado, the other six Basin states, but also for the country.

It would do us no good if we only looked at an agenda that favored one side.

Protecting our environment is real. We understand that. It is something that is incumbent upon us as Members of Congress...

Today, I want to share the story of a family in my district. In 2015, the Cerrato family was in the NICU, fighting for the life of their son Ethan. At just 10 days old, he had undergone two major surgeries, had been the subject of dozens…

Thank you, Mr. Eklund, for that clarification.

Drought is a problem that impacts every state and every district in the country, but it is especially magnified in the western United States.

I appreciate this hearing giving us, the Committee, an opportunity to engage on this issue before the legislation comes before us for our consideration.

Water is, of course, the lifeblood of Colorado.

I thank the chairman for his leadership and for introducing this incredibly important resolution. Mr. Speaker, the investigation currently under way by Special Counsel Robert Mueller is incredibly important: an open investigation into…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Mrs. Kirkpatrick The Acting CHAIR…