Today, I want to celebrate the exceptional leadership and commitment to service by Phyllis J. Edwards, who I warmly refer to as Director Edwards. She has dedicated her work to protect and advocate for the underrepresented communities…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division D (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

This is only about food. The Members in opposition are claiming to stand with the people of Cuba, but this is our opportunity to support the Cuban people and help them right now. When we take this opportunity to vote ``yes,'' we show that…

While I understand and share some of the concerns, the reality is the embargoes aren't working and have failed to achieve any of its aims for over a half a century. I think my colleagues, all of us, at least agree that there is no more…

May I ask how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I would thank Chairmen Quigley, Meeks, and McGovern and their staffs for working with me on this critical amendment and for their leadership throughout this process. I also thank the incredible Congresswoman Lee for joining me here today…

As I said, this amendment would help alleviate the suffering of the Cuban people. It also is very important to note that this is identical to a bipartisan Republican-led amendment submitted just a few years ago. Mr. Chair, I yield 2…

Over the past 25 years, JBS gave over $100 million--I would say very much in bribes--to more than 1,800 politicians in Brazil.

I appreciate this hearing, Mr. Chair, and I yield.

It does not stay a fair playing field when we have these mega corporate farms.

There are a few industries, as we all know, that are essential to our survival as--and as uniquely at risk from impacts of climate change as our agricultural sector.

According to the Open Markets Institute, Mr. Chair, the industrial consolidation of ag has actually cost 17,000 cattle farmers in our country to go out of business every year since 1980.