Sanford Bishop

It is tragic that there are children that go to bed hungry here in the United States.

I truly hope the Secretary will reconsider this proposal and keep NIFA and ERS in the area where I think they can do a better job.

We have got to add some additional resources to make good on our capacity to help the folks in the Midwest and Nebraska as well as the people who are already long-waiting in a critical stage for relief from the hurricane that occurred back…

One of the problems with the Senate bill that I hope that we can fix in conference or prior to the time they bring it to the floor is that they do not add any additional money for the Nebraska or the 2019 disasters.

I am in agreement with my colleague, Jose Serrano, who is a very strong advocate for the territories getting equitable treatment with the States.

The proposed language would require USDA to measure the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan in Puerto Rico.

It becomes clear that we need to improve the Nutrition Assistance Program on the island.

The amount of funding tied to NAP has proven to be insufficient, especially in the aftermath of both hurricanes.

The hurricanes in 2017 revealed the many challenges tied to NAP, starting with the remarkable difference in the benefits our people receive.

I do represent them in Congress, so I want to thank you, Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry, for actually allowing this to happen.

I would also like to commend the Secretary for his commitment to ensure that no ERS or NIFA employee will be involuntarily separated during that transition.

We just had the longest shutdown in history during which food inspectors were working without pay.

You gave USDA an overall score of, quote, 'ineffective,' end quote, for IT Security Program.

I am glad to see that you will devote some of your 2019 resources to that issue.

Thank you very much. Let me call on my colleague, Mr. Fortenberry.

Despite FDA approval, the company is still not able to market its salmon in the United States.

If adult smokers who wish to use e-cigarettes to reduce or end their use of combustibles cannot find the products that they like, they may not make that change, and the public health will suffer.

I continue to be concerned about how smaller companies that make these products are going to be able to afford the cost of the required applications.

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act of 2013 was enacted to protect patient safety.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I applaud the efforts of you and your agency's employees during the shutdown, and it is a testament, I think, to their dedication.

It is my understanding that the FCC did have a rule in place that had some regulation on that.

I think that the record reflects that capital expenditures have decreased since the FCC's 2017 net neutrality rules went in place at the major providers.

A key part of the FCC's analysis with regard to net neutrality was the claim that net neutrality harms investment, yet the evidence supporting that is not clear.

It seems to be very disingenuous.