Glenn Thompson

Our task is to build a responsive framework to meet the needs of American agriculture and its vast value chain.

However, significant headwinds exist. These range from the stark politics of the 118th Congress to the cost and funding constraints across the 12 titles of the farm bill.

This Committee has a magnificent mandate: to deliver a farm bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risk.

We can craft a bipartisan farm bill that aligns with farm safety net with needs of producers, expand market access and trade promotion opportunities.

This Committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a farm bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risks.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 84, printed in…

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I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 77 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…

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. Amendment No. 62 Offered by Mr. Donalds The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I think it is important to point out our problem is not with the Chinese people, or people of Chinese descent. The problem is with the current Chinese government.

I fully supported the initiation of a formal dispute settlement process with India regarding both its domestic rice and wheat subsidy regime at the WTO, and I still do.

Yesterday, I had two special visitors, Seth and Bronson. Seth and Bronson participated in the career shadow day with Tuesday's Children. Tuesday's Children formed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001…

I also want to thank Representative Feenstra for his recently introduced Rural Broadband Modernization Act (H.R. 3964).

I also want to take this opportunity to thank Members of the Committee, Representatives Nunn and Craig, and other cosponsors for introducing the ReConnecting Rural America Act (H.R. 4227).

We urge policymakers to look local when it comes to identifying broadband solutions in rural America.

This farm bill is not the time to move the program, and the rural Americans it serves, backwards.

Americans without high-speed internet access are slipping further behind as more and more aspects of American society are conducted online.

The digital divide has left many Americans unable to access dependable, fast internet service.

Simply put, we must meet the current and future needs in rural America.

We can empower our farm families and build a robust rural economy.

Heavenly Father, we love you so much. We thank you for all that you provide for us.

We didn't set lower standards. We ensured that rural Americans did not become second class citizens.

Disconnected Americans lose opportunities to their grow businesses, acquire new skills, or even engage in daily activities.

Throughout this Congress the House Committee on Agriculture has had countless discussions on ways that we can empower our farm families and build a robust rural economy.