SNAP plays a critical role in reducing the likelihood of food insecurity and we must make sure that eligible older adults can get the food they need to nourish themselves when they fall on hard times.

This past Tuesday was Vietnam Veterans Day. The day was a reminder that our freedom is not free. We stand together to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and their sacrifice. Across the country, we paused…

I thank Congressman Mann for yielding and for hosting this Special Order tonight on an industry that I believe is the most important industry in America. It is the industry that impacts and touches the lives of American families more times…

I stand ready to do so again if the need arises.

I think it provides the tools the CFTC needs, the clarity, the definitions, the principles to be able to deal with this ever-increasing digital commodity market.

We look forward to working with you and ensuring you have the tools to carry out the mandates.

I certainly encourage all my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle to join me in this effort.

I want to thank you for requesting public comment on this unique approach once again.

I said it then and I will say it again: diversity is a strength.

This was a great hearing. It was great to have Chairman Behnam before us.

It is disgraceful and it needs to stop.

Over the weekend, we celebrated National K9 Veterans Day. This day is set to honor the service and sacrifice of American military and working dogs throughout history. Military working dogs are vital to our military missions. Dogs can help…

I thank the gentleman for his leadership in this Special Order hour and for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today during this Special Order to offer thoughts on the real state of our Union. Last night, President Biden addressed the Nation…

Everything in this space requires intense scrutiny and engagement.

I look forward to the discussion and any updates Inspector General Fong may have relating to her recommendations.

The transatlantic relationships between the United States and European democracies are some of our most important. It is important we work together, try to understand each other, and communicate--not only on a political but on a personal…

I am also very concerned that this money will not directly benefit producers.

Earlier this month I visited Butler County Community College at Armstrong campus. This community college is one of the six campuses in the BC3 community. BC3 at Armstrong is the newest branch and opened to students in 2015. The college is…

To date, USDA has not made any additional information available to producers about how these funds will be dispersed or how losses will be calculated.

Madam Chair, thank you so much. I apologize, I had some technical difficulties getting on here.

It is time to go back to work.

I hope you will take this in a sincere way. I also am hoping that what you have announced doesn't undermine the fact that the state of American agriculture today with our productivity, our application of technology, innovation, and…

Yesterday was a big day in the 15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Early in the morning, tens of thousands of spectators gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Jefferson County to await the weather prediction from Pennsylvania's most…

I thank the gentleman for leading the Special Order. Madam Speaker, President Biden is devastating Pennsylvania families. One year into Joe Biden's Presidency, Pennsylvania voters are concerned about the highest inflation in over 39 years…

In recent decades the U.S. beef industry has reduced net emissions by more than 40 percent.