"Food security is a national security issue, and nothing has shed a light on this more than what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic."
"It is critical that California has a seat at the table as we work to reauthorize the farm bill."
"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutritious food to nearly five million Californians."
"It is of the utmost importance that the next farm bill ensures the nearly $20 billion provided in the Inflation Reduction Act is used for its intended purpose."
"We urge the Committee to oppose efforts to cut funding, redirect funding, or otherwise undermine critical Title II programs and technical assistance within the USDA."
"As their Representative, over the last year, I have been hosting listening sessions throughout my district to hear directly from farmers, producers, researchers, nutrition advocates, land managers, fi..."
"Therefore, I urge you to also include improvements to the following important themes: Research--Ensure the district, state, and country continue to conduct world class agriculture and natural resource..."
"I hope someday they will be able to achieve that distinction with their own independence and autonomy."
"I agree very much with my colleague Congressman Scott Perry that this should be the beginning of passage of legislation to stand up for the people of Tibet and stand against the Chinese Communist Part..."
"As the Representative of a district which counts constituents whose families have been directly affected by the barbaric tactics employed by the Chinese State to oppress communities in Xinjiang based ..."
"I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation, so that we can pass it on the floor of the House of Representatives and send an unequivocal message to the world that we will stand, and..."
"We can't get anything done. Bills can't be brought to the House floor. We can't debate them on the House floor. We can't pass anything into law."