I rise to speak about the horrific mass murders last night. My heart is obviously with the victims and their families, and I thank all of our brave first responders who acted so quickly. These senseless mass shootings must end. We cannot…

I rise to speak about the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is one of the worst disasters our country has ever seen. The men, women, and children who live on these islands are American citizens. Do not…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Recovery Effort

the U.S. Forest Service is restoring just under 5 million acres per year.

A major reason why we subject major projects and activities to an environmental review process is to ensure that the voices of the public and other stakeholders are heard before decisions are made.

I rise to urge my colleagues to vote for a bipartisan amendment, No. 1051, to protect transgender servicemembers in our military. I want to thank my dear friend and colleague, Senator McCain, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee…

I know everyone on this Committee is very determined to fight poverty in our country, and we all know that SNAP is one of our most effective tools to do that.

I do not understand that there is any allegations of fraud with regard to these paperwork concerns.

We cannot ignore that carbon emissions are causing our ocean temperatures to get warmer, which is fueling more powerful hurricanes.

I have been working with my colleagues from New York and Connecticut on legislation to repeal the statutory requirement for selling Plum Island.

I think it definitely needs to be broadened.

I think that should be looked at.

When we talk about water infrastructure, we need to also be talking about how we are going to keep our drinking water safe.

We have seen it across my State in places like Newburgh and on Long Island.

Over the past several years, we have seen drinking water emergencies across the United States where many lives have been put at risk because of contamination from toxic chemicals.

Listing decisions should be based on science, and not politics.

Will you submit that for the record?

I worry that the pace of research and extension services for organic growers may limit this potential growth.

What can the Committee do to support more domestic organic production so that our market is less reliant on imports?

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman and Mr. Ranking Member. I appreciate this hearing very much. It is a huge issue in my State.

There is nothing ideologic about it. It is just: Does it work or doesn't it work? Does it protect people or doesn't it?

It is so frustrating to me as someone who fights for SNAP benefits every year that there seems to be a disconnect, a real disconnect, of who actually receives SNAP benefits.

I am very worried about people who have preexisting conditions. I have watched two of my best friends survive cancer this year. They have both had intensive treatments, surgeries, and chemotherapy. They both have young daughters. I cannot…

For upstate New York, for the Hudson Valley, our pollinators are essential.

I agree. I would be grateful if you would work with my office on further issues on this.