Cheri Bustos

I know that also means that we do not need to weaken the Clean Water Act, but it does mean that we need to give our towns, our cities, tools to look at integrated planning and resources they need to support investment in water…

The proposed reorganization would better align USDA program activities while limiting the disruption that could result for broader organizational changes.

By eliminating the Under Secretary for Rural Development and creating an Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development I have not only reduced an additional layer of government bureaucracy but I have provided a direct link to my office.

I am concerned about the Trump Administration budget that calls for a 21 percent cut in USDA.

Upgrading aging locks and dams on the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers is a top priority for the growers that I represent in my region.

Ag is our biggest economic driver, not just for my Congressional district, or Mike Bost at the end, or Darin LaHood's or Rodney Davis'.

My question to each of you, and maybe we will start from my left to the right, in this proposed budget that was just released within the last several days by President Trump, it called for drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

During morning-hour debate, I spoke about Al Riddley, who is from Springfield, Illinois, which is my hometown. He also is my brother-in-law. My sister from Springfield, Illinois, Lynn Callahan Riddley is also here. I want to welcome them…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 2, line 24, after the dollar amount…

Who is doing it right, and what can we learn from who is doing it right?

Food banks and charitable organizations are wonderful services, but they cannot be expected to replace SNAP.

SNAP is one of the strongest tools our country has in combating hunger and poverty, especially for children.

I have fought hard against cuts to nutrition programs that help put food on the table for families.

On the Legislative Day of February 12, 2015, a series of votes was held. Had I been present for these rollcall votes, I would have cast the following votes: rollcall 77--I vote ``nay,'' rollcall 78--I vote ``no.'' personal explanation

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting S. 2921 in honoring the life of our former friend and colleague, Lane Evans, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers at this time. The veterans of Philadelphia have for some time been trying to gain recognition for their brother in arms, and I thank the Pennsylvania delegation for their work in bringing this bill to the floor…

At this time, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah).

On the Legislative Day of November 14, 2014, a series of votes was held. I intended to cast the following vote: rollcall 519--I vote ``yea.'' ____________________

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. {time} 2015 Amendment Offered by Ms. Bonamici

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. ___. None of the funds made available…

I urge this committee and my colleagues to address our budget priorities using a balanced approach...

Our nation's economic recovery depends on a vibrant agriculture industry--how could we possibly turn our backs on a pest...

We cannot grow our economy if we are not keeping these critical components of our infrastructure operational...