"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."
"For nearly 2 years, our country has been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, not only the staggering death toll it has caused, but also the devastating impact that it has had on our economy."
"The issues with rising food costs are ones that every family is paying attention to."
"The transportation sector is the number one source of carbon emissions in the United States, and as we decarbonize our electric grid, transitioning to electric vehicles will help our country reduce ca..."
"So, in short, we must ensure that rural Americans have just as much incentive to buy EVs as Americans living in cities and suburbs."
"I have done some of that myself, delivering Meals on Wheels, and it does make such a difference."
"I want to thank you all for the work that you do, and with that, I will yield back."
"During this holiday season, we are especially reminded of the needs of our fellow Americans who struggle with food insecurity and hunger."
"I believe there is more that Congress can do to strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, and other USDA programs."
"I want to submit for the record a letter from over 150 advocacy groups and public health professionals in support of bipartisan legislation."
"This epidemic continues to evolve with stronger, more dangerous synthetic opioids, like fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances."