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Marcia Louise Fudge is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues related to housing, urban development, and social justice throughout her career. Fudge was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in March 2021, where she has continued to advocate for affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors and the homeless. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society.
I just want to say that one in eight Virginians are on SNAP and that able-bodied adults without dependents already work if there is a job. We all know that there are three people for every available job in this country. Madam Speaker, I…
I do consider Mr. Southerland a friend, but I would just say that we cannot pick and choose what we take out of the Bible. The Bible mentions the words ``poor'' and ``hungry'' more than 200 times. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the…
I just want to say to my friend that able- bodied work has always been in the farm bill. What has changed by this bill is that it takes away the opportunities for Governors to request a waiver when their unemployment rate is very high…
I just want to say to the ranking member on the subcommittee that oversees SNAP--who has not called one meeting all year--that he has 10 percent SNAP recipients in his district. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from…
Let me just say that I find it's not theatrics that 5,000 Active Duty families would be kicked off of food stamps if this bill passes as it is given to us today. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman…
No, my program was providing very healthy meals that students enjoyed prior to the implementation of these regulations.
The biggest challenge is not being able to react to the first change before the second change comes along.
Updating the meal pattern for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs was a critical step to ensure school meals meet the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Earlier this year my colleague Rep. Stivers and I introduced H.R. 1303, the School Nutrition Flexibility Act, to address some of the concerns we had heard from our local school nutrition experts.
If our school meals programs are struggling financially to implement new regulations, then we are putting school children who depend on these meals at risk.
I consider myself to be a staunch defender of the needs of those who suffer from food insecurity, particularly children.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 31 will not be offered…
Under the Ryan fiscal year 2014 budget the Affordable Care Act would be eliminated. That would leave 27 million Americans out of any kind of plan, basically.
The School Nutrition Flexibility Act is a bipartisan piece of legislation which currently has over 30 cosponsors.
Now, if these funds are appropriated, what emphasis will the Department place on ensuring that a portion of these funds are specifically used to expose low-income and minority youth to STEM education?
It is not smart and it is not a solution. All it does is just--it is just another vote that is going to try to balance the budget or make cuts on the backs of those who can least afford it.
I want also to recognize Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, known well in Cleveland for her advocacy of every child's right to a quality education.
I don't call it No Child Left Behind because in my opinion, it has left many, too many children behind.
I think that the states should not have any more authority than they currently have.
Many of the civil rights complaints in the past, particularly those in Pigford, might have been mitigated had USDA had a more diverse workforce that was better able to interact with minority farmers.
Let me just ask you this, and I could be wrong so you could please correct me. But it is my understanding that there are 12 positions that are Senate-confirmed positions within USDA, and one is an African American.
Every year since 1981, the Congressional Black Caucus has offered a fair and balanced alternative budget. The CBC Alternative Budget for fiscal year 2014 is a ``Pro-Growth, Pro-People, Pro-America'' budget. It acknowledges that only by…
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