Farm bankruptcies are at their highest levels since 2011.

In 2009, President Obama came into office during the Great Recession. He inherited a dreadful economy but worked hard for policies that would stimulate growth and help the average American. Thankfully, his policies worked and America is on…

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

There is no joy for me in the impeachment process, because I know the nature of impeachment is polarizing. Unfortunately, based on his own words, conduct, and the evidence from credible witnesses, there is no other option but to impeach…

I thank the gentlewoman for the time, and I rise in support of H.R. 1865. As the chair of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I am pleased to briefly highlight the important…

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 thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank my colleagues for this Special Order giving tribute to a good and great man. Winston Churchill once said, ``You make your living by what you get. You make your life by what you give.'' My…

I am very saddened to hear Congressman Conyers passed away. He was a champion for racial equality and changed Congress for the better by co-founding the Congressional Black Caucus. John was a powerful and effective legislator who never…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Truly, this is the day that the Lord has made. In spite of the fact that our hearts are heavy, we must rejoice and be glad in it because we have the opportunity to celebrate the life of our longtime…

Even with these additional benefits, Puerto Rican households barely manage to receive comparable benefits as compared to the households in the 50 States.

Shifting services from public to private contractors shifts the incentives and it eliminates program expertise.

These SNAP-proposed rules are just unconscionable to me.