Antonio Delgado

It's unacceptable that the United States, the richest country in the world, is the only developed one without a universal healthcare system.

My bill will change this by allowing for such negotiation through Medicare Part D, and these prices would carry over to Medicare-X.

The folks I talk to back home want more coverage options at lower cost.

It is unacceptable that the United States, the richest country in the world, is also the only developed one without a universal healthcare system.

It is our solemn obligation as a Nation to ensure that their health and well-being is protected.

Cybercrime is one of the greatest risks to every business in the world. Cybercriminals have realized small entities are more exposed than larger businesses that have dedicated in-house IT personnel overseeing their systems and networks…

I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

The Small Business Administration fuels the U.S. economy, and through its lending and contracting programs, helps Americans start, build, and grow small businesses, but in doing so, the agency is tasked with handling vital information. As…

This is an urgent national issue for our farmers.

Farmers are currently facing a 5th year of declining net farm income. Prices are low, inputs are high, and current trade policies make the future unknown.

I appreciate you holding this hearing to make sure our nation's bankruptcy laws reflect today's economy and represent the experiences of our nation's farmers.

As we work through this year's appropriations package, I want to thank my colleagues for passing my amendment to fix our broken broadband mapping system. Access to broadband is a timely and urgent need in my district, and if we don't…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 90, line 6, after the dollar amount $474,169,000, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 51, line 1…

I am very proud to see the Small Business Committee take up this bipartisan, common sense legislation.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill insert the following: SEC. 4. GAO REPORT ON BENEFITS OF STANDALONE BROADBAND. (a)…

Today, I rise to highlight the need for our country to finally achieve universal healthcare coverage. As the wealthiest country in the world, there is simply no excuse for us to be the only developed country left without universal…

It is clear that reliable internet access is critically important for someone like you to get online and reach your customers.

We need universal, affordable Postal Service that ensures that rural businesses can reach their customers.

Today I rise in support of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act, a bill that I am proud to cosponsor. This bill is a critical step in expanding access to quality affordable healthcare by bringing down prescription drug costs. Too many…

I think it is imperative that on some level, we don't just dismiss the problem as an effect of a growing economy.

We have to think more broadly about how we allow these small localized farmers to deal with the global market.

Today I rise to honor the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a true hero from Pine Plains, New York, who tragically lost her life in service to this country on January 16, 2019, in Syria. Chief Kent was 35 years old and is survived…

Today I rise to honor Sojourner Truth. Born a slave in Ulster County in 1797, she ran away to freedom with her infant daughter in 1827. She then challenged the illegal sale of her son to a slave owner and was the first Black woman to win…

Again, I have to thank Congresswoman Brownley and Chairman Takano for their efforts to get H.R. 840 on the House floor. I urge Members on both sides of the aisle to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The…

My amendment would add extended day programs, otherwise known as before- and after-school programs, to the childcare services that qualify for a stipend or reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under H.R. 840. Extended…