Sanford Bishop

Puerto Rico citizens are just that. They are citizens, and they should not be discriminated against with regard to the resources that are available to every other American.

Could you tell us whether or not you feel that FDA is now on a good path to address future recommendations on a timely basis?

Do you feel that we need to look at the structure of the delivery of the disaster and the structure of nutrition programs, period, for the territories?

Thank you very much for being here. Along with what we have discussed, we will also forward you some additional questions for the record.

There is clarity around just how big a problem this is because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Does that include----

Do you feel that they have the authority, or do we need to give them authority from Congress?

Which was another depressing report to read.

Needs to improve outreach efforts

Do you have details on what programs are involved, what are the reasons for the big increase in the number of complaints?

If you could refrain from using acronyms so that people who are not necessarily familiar with those acronyms will know exactly which agencies you are referring to.

Thank you. We would certainly welcome any suggestions on your part for what we can do.

And the territories.

Thank you very much.

We have lost 1,800 family dairy farms in the last 3 years, almost 2 a day last year alone.

We lost 1 of every 10 dairy farmers last year alone.

Unfortunately, we are a State that is leading the country in farm bankruptcies.

I am concerned that the current climate of attacking and making threats against whistleblowers may discourage disclosures or penalize the people who try to do the right thing.

Whistleblower disclosures expose waste, fraud, and abuse, and according to your website can save lives as well as billions of taxpayer dollars.

We have got to do everything that we can possibly do to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse and mismanagement.

I think that is good advice.

Medicaid's coverage of transportation to health services is a lifeline for patients, especially those who live in rural or underserved areas.

Of course I have to give a tremendous shout out to the hardworking Appropriations Committee staff, both majority and minority. They have worked hard through multiple challenges, and they have delivered us a good bill, although not perfect…

I think it will come as a shock to some of my colleagues that vital responsibilities, such as conducting SNAP eligibility interviews, application assistance, and application submission, will be contracted out to private for-profit…

The results of the Summer EBT demonstration are clear that the program is feasible, and the impacts on food security and children's nutrition are positive and substantial.