Mazie K. Hirono: “I think that we need to recognize how important it is for flexibility for USDA.”

As you claim that you take opportunity to provide these grants very seriously, I expect you to provide my serious questions with very serious answers.

By removing any guidance for what qualifies as ‘public charge’ the Trump Regime’s rule creates fear and prevents immigrants and their families from accessing services they need—even if they are still entitled to them.

It has become standard practice for Trump Administration officials appearing before Congress not to provide any information about what is going on at their agencies-agencies Congress is charged with overseeing.

As we honor their service and sacrifice, I remain committed to doing everything in my power to bring an end to this war.