Like many sectors of agriculture, niche and specialty crop farmers throughout Louisiana continue to face challenges, whether that be labor shortages, increased input costs, availability of risk management tools, or access to new market…

As our Committee considers the farm bill reauthorization, it is essential to ensure these funds are getting to the individuals they are intended for and need them the most.

One reform could be providing these incentives directly on the SNAP EBT card to help at-risk populations.

Agriculture is the backbone of my district, and is one of the largest economic forces for the area.

I love seeing so many women in agriculture witnesses.

Rice farms experience the highest fertilizer cost increase, averaging $62.04 per acre.

Traditional farm bill programs are not designed to react to these economic challenges.

As I travel throughout the 5th Congressional District, I continue to hear concerns from Louisiana farmers about the many challenges currently facing the agriculture industry.

I ask that you examine the negative implications of reduced net farm income due to increased cost of production.

Higher input costs are not only a direct hit on the farm, but a compounding issue that consumers will ultimately absorb for years to come.

The reality of an already weakened supply-chain is that the situation could get much worse if the Federal Government doesn't act immediately.

I represent the 5th District of Louisiana, and as many of you know, that region of the state is home to many rural communities that are stimulated by agriculture, small business, and local economies.

When reviewing these nutrition programs, I believe it is essential to ensure they are adequately meeting the needs of families, especially in rural America where many lack access to fresh foods like fruits and vegetables.

Given the sacrifices of our servicemen and -women, I believe it is only right that we, in Congress, ensure that our military and veteran families have the resources and care they need to prosper.

As we look to tomorrow to recognize Veterans Day and share our utmost appreciation to the men and women who courageously stepped up to the line of duty to fight for the freedom we all share here at home, I would like to extend a special…

It is imperative that we take immediate action to help alleviate the bottlenecks at the ports.

I appreciate Dr. Foxx's strong leadership of the committee and on this important issue. According to CDC estimates, at least one in three Americans has experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by a partner. For decades…

Agriculture research and innovation is at the forefront of agriculture resiliency and sustainability across this nation and abroad.

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Letlow moves to recommit the bill H.R. 3755 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 210, nays 219, not voting 2, as…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 272.

It`s a horrific way to leave this world. I don`t wish it on anyone else. We have the answer. Let`s use it.

I would have given anything. I would have given everything for that shot to be available for us.

Schools, the Department and Congress should be doing more to educate our students on the financial effects of loans.

Frankly, students without broadband access were being left behind.