Unless we decouple, unless we figure out ways in which we can encourage reinvestment back in these facilities, and continue to provide housing that is affordable for folks, we are going to have a serious problem in communities.

I am pleased that the budget focuses on providing tools to producers in rural communities to address the climate crisis.

The programs and activities of this Department affect every single American, from farmers, and rural communities, to children and families who depend on healthy and nutritious food.

This subcommittee must ensure that USDA has the resources you need to fulfill your broad and absolutely critical mission.

This sets an incredibly dangerous precedent in terms of both women's reproductive rights but also the FDA's review of drugs.

We should all be concerned because the nature of the epidemic is changing significantly from just the prescription misuse to now cartels driving fentanyl.

I am pleased that the budget focuses on providing tools to producers in rural communities to address the climate crisis.

I think it is important for people to realize that these are not one-time emergencies.

I don't know how we got here, but we need to fix it.

The decisions the FDA makes, whether approving a medical device or approving a new drug, must be guided by science and data, not by political pressure.

I look forward to a robust discussion today. I am looking forward to starting the appropriations process and working with all the members of this subcommittee to draft an Agriculture Bill that supports these vital programs.

This subcommittee must ensure that USDA has the resources you need to fulfill your broad and absolutely critical mission.