"It just seems a complete waste of consumer dollars to be trucking our food halfway across the country, when it could be grown in the community right where people live."
"Just last week, I am proud to announce that New Hampshire received $66 million in broadband funding under the American Rescue Plan."
"Reliable, affordable, high-speed broadband service is what makes those things possible."
"If you need anything for us to do legislatively to help you streamline those programs."
"I agree, but I have heard from constituents that the ceiling for the Rural Energy for America Program, REAP, needs to be higher and we need to prioritize small farm projects."
"The coronavirus pandemic has had substantial impacts on farm and food businesses across the nation, from farms and ranches to food hubs and processing facilities."
"In May 2021, I joined 49 other Democratic Members of Congress in signing a letter calling for USDA to dedicate $300 million in relief funding for one on one business technical assistance for farms as ..."
"I am also a co-lead of Congresswoman Alma Adams' coming legislation that seeks to combat college hunger by providing enrolled students with access to information about SNAP benefits."
"The good news is provisions in the American Rescue Plan and the bipartisan infrastructure package... are starting to make a tremendous difference."
"Congress has been passing year-to-year riders in appropriations bills to allow low-fat flavored milk, but schools really need the predictability and certainty of knowing what the rules are going to be..."
"I have always been a fierce advocate for dedicated funding for broadband in our rural and Tribal communities."