I am excited to work with the Committee on this important legislation.

I have written to Ambassador Lighthizer requesting lower tariffs on pecans sold to India.

But please know, any time I meet dairy farmers and agricultural producers, one of the most frequent items I hear is the need for a reliable, legal labor workforce.

We're famous for our green and red chilies and pecans, but we're also the proud home of thriving dairy and ranching industries.

I deeply appreciate the opportunity to speak about the importance of agriculture in New Mexico's second Congressional district.

These crops and livestock are key to our economy and our culture, and it is my honor to work every day for these important programs.

Any time I meet with dairy farmers and agricultural producers one of the most frequent issues I hear is the need for a reliable, legal labor force.

It's clear that we'll need to do more.

I fought for the inclusion of an amendment authorizing the military to treat or provide fresh water for agricultural producers who face PFAS contamination from military sites.

This unfairly increases the burden on our ranchers.

I know I speak for so many members of the agricultural sector when I say that we must urgently stabilize our trade agreements.