Jeff Fortenberry

I introduced H.R. 5868, the RELIEF Act, to make water infrastructure repairs in the wake of such disasters more timely and cost-efficient.

If you could help me, I think this would be a great bipartisan effort.

First of all, let me thank Chairman Neguse for his profound words, generous words, kind words, and committed support to this bill. I also thank Ranking Member McClintock for his review of this impactful history of our Nation. This is the…

food security is foundational to stability and human flourishing.

this is one of the most important hearings going on in the United States Congress right now.

this creates a moment of opportunity rather than a moment of blame.

That is what I hear you saying.

An unlevel playing field tilted toward multinational corporations who have moved their manufacturing overseas probably to take advantage of lax labor standards and environmental standards for profiteering purposes.

It is very difficult to follow when you are using that too rapidly and not defining what they mean.

I thank Congressman Smith for yielding. First of all, let me acknowledge the gentleman's tireless work on behalf of human rights, justice, and human dignity. The gentleman is authentically the conscience of this Congress, and I am so…

I thank Congressman Boyle. Frankly, it is my honor and privilege to join the Pennsylvania delegation as they honor their friend and mine, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. Mr. Speaker, Congressman Boyle would appreciate this. I had never heard…

I have been concerned since the beginning of this impeachment process that it has been driven by a predetermined guilty verdict. It is unfair. It is wrong. And now, every future President, Democrat or Republican, will have to worry that…

First of all, let me say how thankful I am for the leadership of Chairman Bishop and, frankly, for the partnership that we have developed over this past year. It has been truly remarkable. I also thank Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Member…

I thank both leaders, first of all, for this debate. This is absolutely critical, and here is why: The other day, I went to the doctor--a kind of a common ailment. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic. I said, ``Doc, let's check the price…

I went to the doctor recently for a common ailment, and he prescribed an antibiotic. I said, Well, Doc, let's check the price on that before we go any further. He said, Oh, don't worry about it. It is commonly used throughout the world. It…

First, let me thank two of my good friends, Ranking Member McClintock and Chairman Huffman, for the cordial and elevated discussion today about something that might appear small in the big scheme of things, particularly with what is going…

I would urge you--I would like to talk to you privately about this.

I thank Ranking Member Granger for the time but also for her important leadership on this important bill. I thank Chairwoman Lowey for her continuous work and leadership in seeking common ground on this continuing resolution. Mr. Speaker…

I want to thank Congressman Thornberry for the time as well as his leadership, as well as the chair of the Armed Services Committee, because this is very important. Recently, I was looking at the photos of the young men and women who hang…

First let me say, I do understand the concerns of the gentleman from Arizona. Here is the issue: The Food and Drug Administration is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that persons seeking to be healed have both the right to try…

There are no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Trying to control what words USDA officials use to describe changing weather conditions should not really be our focus. For one, this amendment is a solution in search of a problem. USDA has plenty of materials on their website or…

I thank Chairman Bishop for yielding the time and for his eloquent remarks. I just want to rise, even though we are under the guise of opposition, to actually thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. We have had substantive…

First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the counsel, guidance, and partnership of Chairman Bishop of the Agriculture Committee, as well as Chair Lowey and Ranking Member Granger, as well as the entire staff for crafting what is…

I would like to turn my attention to an opportunity I had this morning before the Natural Resources Committee to actually talk about another Nebraskan who lived long ago, a Nebraskan who will soon adorn the Halls here. His statue will be…