Any proposal to decrease farm safety net resources are misguided and would not result in saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.

We cannot go backward. We have to go forwards, and we have to build a bill that is reflective of the current conditions and for the next five years.

As the Ranking Member of the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee I am pleased that we are holding this producer prospective on the farm safety net hearing.

we need to make sure that we have a farm bill that supports not only farmers but also the people that are in a part of their life where they need a hand up

It is critical that we hear from producers directly to better understand their unique perspective and their needs.

I've submitted a fiscal year 2024 funding request to enlarge the Yazoo Backwater Levy.

In other words, comparing funding to enlarge the levy to funding to construct the pumps is like comparing apples and oranges.

I've submitted a fiscal year 2024 funding request to enlarge the Yazoo Backwater Levy.

I've submitted a fiscal year 2024 funding request to enlarge the Yazoo Backwater Levy.

In other words, comparing funding to enlarge the levy to funding to construct the pumps is like comparing apples and oranges.

In other words, comparing funding to enlarge the levy to funding to construct the pumps is like comparing apples and oranges.

And do you agree the Yazoo Backwater Levy needs to be enlarged?

And do you agree the Yazoo Backwater Levy needs to be enlarged?

I've submitted a fiscal year 2024 funding request to enlarge the Yazoo Backwater Levy.

In other words, comparing funding to enlarge the levy to funding to construct the pumps is like comparing apples and oranges.

I've submitted a fiscal year 2024 funding request to enlarge the Yazoo Backwater Levy.

In other words, comparing funding to enlarge the levy to funding to construct the pumps is like comparing apples and oranges.

And do you agree the Yazoo Backwater Levy needs to be enlarged?

I want to talk a bit about the Yazoo Backwater Levy Enlargement, specifically the need to enlarge the existing Yazoo Backwater Levy.

I am pleased to commend Jimmy Stringer, a dedicated member of my personal staff who left my office recently to return to my home State of Mississippi. Jimmy merits commendation for his contributions and dedicated service throughout his…

Thank you, Secretary Granholm, for your willingness to be here and appearing before the Committee.

Thank you, Secretary Granholm, for your willingness to be here and appearing before the Committee.

Americans across the country, led by Concerned Women for America, the Nation's largest public policy organization for women, and other faith-based organizations continue to celebrate April as Faith Month. I commend this noble effort…

In making its decision to eliminate the in-person dispensing requirement, none of the studies the FDA cited, which were largely conducted by abortion activists, studied the drugs under the new no-test tele-abortion regime.

It is deeply frustrating that the subcommittee is being told--six years after a statutory deadline--that it will be another year before FDA issues a final rule on medical gases.