In order for our nation to thrive, especially as we recover from the devastation of this pandemic, we need to make sure that no part of the country is left behind.

Moving forward, there is much that Washington can do to further support our rural communities, and that includes expanding broadband access.

I also want to highlight my bipartisan bill, also with Dr. Bucshon, that would provide critical funding to bolster our immunization infrastructure around the country and bring it into the 21st century.

I have been proud to allocate funding and expand the reach of the Northern Borders Regional Commission.

It's a fundamental violation of due process and a miscarriage of justice that the fate of a child fleeing gang and sexual violence hinges on whether they're lucky enough to receive legal representation.

A key component to our continued vaccination efforts is ensuring that we have hard data collected to ensure that we can improve access in rural communities.

The progress we have seen these past few months in beating back COVID-19 has been nothing short of remarkable.

Food insecurity is plaguing my state, and while I appreciate the role of the churches, I think that we as the government certainly have an important role in this as well to ensure equity.

Why would we ever allow a child to go hungry or to be denied a benefit?

Let's remember that SNAP is not a luxurious program.

I do want to reorient the Committee back to the task at hand, which is the incredible opportunity, but also the obligation, to care for those in need in our community.