Those who are vulnerable and need food should have access to it.

the Administration has yet to fill the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs position, and the Chief Agriculture Negotiator has not been filled.

I thank Ranking Member Smith for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this reckless social spending bill. It is simply wrong that, rather than funding mandatory programs like Social Security and Medicare--which are…

My constituents understand that trade is a lifeblood for U.S. farmers.

Trade is obviously a very key driver in Iowa's economy.

Some of our farmers who have been able to guarantee fertilizer availability for next planting season have also reported prices being quoted to them that are six times higher than 2021.

I represent the 4th District in Iowa. This is probably one of the largest ag industries in our nation.

Last week I officially completed my 39 county tour for 2021, visiting all 39 counties at least twice so far this year. Whether it was speaking to farmers, manufacturers, Main Street business owners, families, educators, or students, I have…

The consolidation of the cattle industry is one of the most critical issues in my district.

I thank Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas for all the work they have done on this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the National Science Foundation for the Future Act. This legislation contains several provisions that…

I cannot tell you how crucial this is. We have current independent cattle producers that will probably not be in business in the next 6 months if we do not get this rectified.

Our veterans deserve the best care and attention, including when it comes to treating unseen wounds. That is why I am honored to be part of this effort to expand mental health services to our veterans in rural areas. The Sgt. Ketchum Rural…

The time to act is now and I hope Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Thompson, that you will commit to working with me towards a hearing to examine the state of the market and putting forth solutions in the near future.

In this era of scientific and technological innovation, it has never been more important to ensure our students have access to quality STEM education programs, especially in rural communities. Implementing high-speed, reliable broadband…

I want to call the Committee's attention to the current market conditions facing cattle producers in Iowa and across the United States.

In rural Iowa, I constantly hear about the need for better connectivity in many areas.

So, when we look at Federal dollars that are going to be used for rural broadband, my concern is that we use them in an efficient way that we can put in the ground or use that one time that they can serve for the next 20 or 30 years…

I believe it is imperative that rural Iowans have the same quality of internet service as people that live in cities.