I don't think it is all due to rising beef costs. I am certain it has a lot more to do with this Administration's reckless spending and policies.

I object. Just kidding.

For too long, worthy infrastructure projects have been needlessly delayed by our permitting system.

As the federal government begins to allocate funds for infrastructure projects, we must ensure our workforce is available and ready from the start so that dollars can stretch further.

It's important that this Administration provides recipients with the flexibility needed to ensure that they can be built in the most cost-effective way.

Time is money, and in a world of skyrocketing inflation, further delay in implementing this law limits the total number of jobs.

And now we just hope that the administration is able to implement this provision in a way that we had intended it when this was debated numerous times here in this committee.

Paying people to stay home has only made it harder to find skilled, trained workers.

I am glad we are talking about workforce issues.

I want to welcome all of our witnesses.

We are writing to you regarding the beef pricing hearing you announced for Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Forced divestment is the option you`re talking about.