Glenn Thompson: “The Committee should strive to sustain or increase support for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs).”

If there was ever a Democratic Member of Congress who literally represents the term ``statesman,'' it is Steny Hoyer. He truly is. He has not failed at that task, and so I offer my congratulations on his announced retirement and my thanks…

While this may not be in our jurisdiction, it is certainly in the interest of the farmers and ranchers, and foresters that we represent.

Ninety-two percent of all planted acres are represented by Republicans. Now, I will say 100% of all constituents eat.

For many of our Nation's coastal areas, fishermen represent not just a way to make a living, but they are the embodiment of the community's culture. Although commercial fishermen catch 8.4 billion pounds of seafood each year, they do not…