"It is increasingly clear that our farmers, especially our small family farms with high costs of operation and slim profit margins, are on the front lines of the climate crisis."
"While carbon markets could be an effective piece of a larger strategy to fight climate change, we must ensure that we are putting family farms at the center of our conversations."
"I am thrilled by this change. I wrote a letter about a week ago with Democrats on the committee to ask that Secretary Vilsack carefully consider the Thrifty Food Plan and really think about how famili..."
"Well, in addition to this permanent increase, which I`m very excited about, I would like to see the program moved to rolling benefits."
"These programs are temporary. I myself was a SNAP recipient raising my children many years ago. And these are meant to stabilize families until you can stand on your own."
"He shared his concerns that low-income workers may abruptly lose support as they stabilize themselves with employment and reach what we call the benefit cliff."
"I was pleased to hear that, because I have a similar concern, and we worked together to have this hearing today."
"Ensuring all Americans are able to attain sustainable financial stability requires an all-of-government approach."
"This conversation comes at a critical time. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the country are still struggling."
"During times of crisis and after, SNAP--and every piece of our Federal safety net--should adjust to increased income and savings."
"Broad-based categorical eligibility is a critical tool that allows recipients to save for the future."
"I went from being a welfare recipient and a SNAP recipient and now I am Chair of this Committee."