I have no comment on the Republican nominee, from what I can see these are the same attacks that have been tried, and were rejected by the voters and failed.

This project is a perfect example of what federal, state, and local partnerships can accomplish.

This block grant will bring targeted relief to farmers to address these gaps.

I absolutely support Israel’s right to exist, but I’m horrified with what’s happening to these kids in Gaza.

We just have to have a different conversation, and it doesn’t mean that I think aid should be off the table, because that’s not where I am.

The people who can afford it don’t apply for these programs, the people who can afford it don’t need student loans, the people who come from communities like mine and just want to go back and serve those communities are the ones who are…

We will not take away opportunity for so many children. We will not eliminate Pell grants and all the programs that help people from low-income communities to go to college.

Declaring racism a public health crisis is a step towards delivering a more equitable and healthier future for every American. It is unacceptable for anyone to be denied adequate care or access to medical resources because of race, and…

I introduced the Supporting Trauma Informed Instructional Practices Act, which authorizes grants designed to help schools improve how they address the complex needs of students coping with devastating adverse childhood experiences.

the fact that we voted on that 2 months ago out of Committee and it has not gone to the floor yet is an indication of how problematic that piece of legislation is.

Not only are these athletes not fairly compensated for the value they provide, or skills they possess, but their basic needs are often not being met.

College athletics has become a multi-billion dollar industry.

I would humbly suggest and I am glad to see that these cooperative agreements are in place.

[A]s of April 2023, states and towns struggled to fill over 833,000 open positions for the employees who actually do this work.

SNAP is a powerful and successful tool to ensure that all Americans can afford healthy food--it is a lifeline for 41 million Americans.

Passing the Caring for Survivors Act would show military widows that their spouse and themselves are cared for and not forgotten.

I think Democrats have been saying that all along. We think that we need to have multiple pathways for opportunity.

I was a high school teacher for 15 years, actually National Teacher of the Year, and I know that college is not for everyone.

The trades and skilled labor offer career assistance directly out of high school, as well as the opportunity to learn as you go through apprenticeship programs.

I welcome a partnership with anyone on the other side to do just that, to make sure that these kids are safe.

Producers in my district know how important it is to keep operations resilient. They are the leaders in climate resilience.

This Congress we have an enormous responsibility of reauthorizing the farm bill, a farm bill that will support our farmers, and keep families fed.

To open the farm bill for reckless partisan politics is offensive to the contemplative work that we conduct in this Committee.

As we move into farm bill negotiations, it is vital that we remember how important trade is for our producers.