Marcia Fudge: “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for this hearing today.”

We need a permit and authorization like FEMA does so we can go in immediately and start to help people.

Lead is a major issue in this country, and we do know that most homes built prior to 1978 have lead paint in them.

I am committed more than I ever have been to try to help people who live in conditions that I have not seen in many places.

I will not support taking food assistance away from low-income households, period.