On the recordJuly 19, 2022
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. These amendments en bloc address the Agriculture division of this package that were made in order by the rule. I believe they will improve the bill also. In particular, the amendments will increase the funding for the school breakfast expansion program and further advance the needs of Puerto Rico and the other territories, all of which participate in the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program. Representative Velazquez' amendment draws attention to Puerto Rico's nutrition needs, where about 1.5 million residents receive nutrition assistance. The amendments highlight other important issues, such as rural energy efficiency and the need to build our infant formula manufacturing base in this country. Mr. Chair, I support the amendment, and I urge its adoption.
