Workforce development is key to sustaining jobs and economic growth. Manufacturers, small businesses, trade unions, and industry groups are concerned about the increasing skilled labor shortage. Unfortunately, current law limits the use of…

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and frankly, every month is cancer awareness month. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer, and ever since, I have received treatment and great care from the Mayo Clinic in…

I thank my friend from Missouri for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1799, the PPP Extension Act of 2021. This targeted, bipartisan 60-day Paycheck Protection Program extension is exactly the type of relief that…

Today I rise to honor Geraldine Amstutz of Rochester, Minnesota, who will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 15. Geraldine was born on March 15, 1921, in Grabill, Indiana, a small town founded and named after her grandfather. After…

Just weeks into this administration, and after endless promises of unity, the President has issued over 40 radical executive orders, ranging from rejoining a failed climate pact to taking steps to dismantle the Nation's border security…

The CARES Act allowed farmers and ranchers to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program by utilizing only net income in their loan calculations. This has prevented many agricultural partnerships from receiving the maximum loan amount…

Today, I introduce a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Minnesota VFW was founded on January 17, 1921, and, today, has over 200 posts across the State and serves more…

Had I been present for the vote on final passage of H.R. 335, I would have voted ``nay.''

I thank ranking Republican Conaway for yielding the time. I appreciate all that he has done for our committee over the years serving as chairman and everything else. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Peterson for his service on behalf of our…

I believe this is a bad idea for this institution and a terrible example for the Nation. I recommend a ``no'' vote. You know, it is ironic that as our Nation opens up and people go back to work safely and responsibly into their jobs, the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act. I think this bill is a great example of how the House can work together, particularly across committee lines…