I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act, which ensures that the dedicated men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are adequately trained and equipped to fulfill their critical…

I thank my neighbor in Pennsylvania for hosting this Special Order this evening. Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the importance of restoring American energy independence to combat skyrocketing prices at the pump, which just…

Despite these pressures, you say that agricultural credit conditions have remained strong.

Can you elaborate on what exactly USDA will be spending these funds on and what current or new programs within the Horticulture Title will be required for USDA to properly expand these opportunities to farmers?

Are there any changes that you think need to be made to the program in order to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the United States?

Trade is critical for American agriculture, and the dairy industry is no exception.

Thank you very much, Madam Chair. And I thank everyone for coming to the Committee today.

If they continue burning rainforests to plant soybeans, we have not helped anybody's situation much.

So many people in my district across Ohio and throughout rural America still don't have reliable broadband access.

Today I rise to bid farewell to my dear friend, Representative Steve Stivers, as he embarks on a new adventure leading the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. A career soldier, Steve has served more than 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard and…

Due to a family emergency, I was not present to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 74, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 75, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 76, and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 77. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO…

While we passed the most recent farm bill not even 2 years ago, the next farm bill is always in front of us.

The Ranking Member of our full Committee, Mr. Chabot, has introduced a new piece of legislation, H.R. 8265, that would extend the program through the end of the year.

I, for one, will continue to work with anyone who wants to work with me to reopen this lifeline for America's smallest firms.

One of my infrastructure priorities is streamlining the project delivery and permitting process at the Federal level to maximize limited resources and reduce bureaucratic red tape.

I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding and for offering such an important amendment. Madam Chair, I agree that section 2 of the underlying bill presents a grave problem. PFAS were first used in the 1940s and continued to be used in…

My amendment would require the EPA administrator to certify to Congress the agency has completed its own PFAS Action Plan before the underlying bill may be implemented. My amendment acknowledges the concern for human health and the…

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, add the following: SEC. 19. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall…

The administration has demonstrated that one of its top priorities is the research and necessary regulation of PFAS. Its ongoing commitment to public safety is responsible. Congress should allow the EPA to complete its work before casting…

I anticipate a great 2020 with another year of bipartisan camaraderie and innovation on Workforce Development Subcommittee.

I thank Mr. Brady for yielding. I rise this afternoon with enthusiasm for a bipartisan agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. This trade deal between our country and our top two trading partners will be a major win…

Today, our Subcommittee will explore the employment opportunities generated by the clean energy economy.

Thank you very much for your effort.

Innovation is the engine that drives our country's success.

We also recommend that whenever an Interstate is proposed to USDOT for tolling, the state should be required to look at the impacts on congestion and air quality, safety, environmental justice, economics, and infrastructure improvement…