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.

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

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

These changes will help maintain and improve access to safe, affordable housing for low-income Americans.

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.

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

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.

We also know that affordable housing is a major challenge, not just in my home State of New Mexico, but really across the Nation.

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

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.

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.