Nikema Williams: “I urge my colleagues to support this legislation as care is an economic development strategy. Madam Speaker, I yield…”

I have been actively working with members on this committee and the Committee on Small Business to be the voice for Main Street in the rulemaking process, Main Street America, what our country is all about.

I believe most, if not all, of the delegation, believe it is important that the Committee delivers a bipartisan farm bill that helps all urban and rural communities, no matter their [ZIP C]ode.

That is the reason I urge this Committee to take the opportunity in the farm bill to address this issue and support real nutrition assistance and security for Puerto Rico.

Low-income Americans are more likely to suffer from the consequences of flooding, tropical storms, and other extreme weather.