One of the biggest successes of this creative approach has been the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, known as RCPP.

It has become increasingly clear that some government agencies and environmental activist organizations--which are sometimes one in the same--fail to recognize the commitment our farmers, ranchers and foresters make to environmental…

Our farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of the land and continually adapt to protect our natural resources despite the overly burdensome regulatory environment imposed upon them.

To that end, I am particularly proud of this Committee's work on conservation programs during the deliberation of the most recent farm bill.

Our farmers and ranchers... have voluntarily reduced soil erosion, increased wetlands, improved water quality, and preserved farmland and wildlife habitat.

Today I rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Penn State Potter County Cooperative Extension, which connects those in the agriculture industry with the tools and the knowledge to build and grow their farms. This landmark…

As a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, I rise today in recognition of Future Farmers of America, or FAA, Week. Earlier this week, the Nation marked the birthday of our first President, George Washington. Since 1948, the…

You say that when we did the Dodd-Frank Act, we abolished the Office of Thrift Supervision.

It is my opinion that there is a very real opportunity that future covered agreements could actually pre-empt State regulation.

We don't want that to be negotiated away in the international arena.

Oversight is so important.

We have serious concerns about recent efforts to create international regulatory standards for insurance companies.

I would encourage you to use the same principles that this body, this committee did with the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act.

I think there's a better way to do it.

Earlier this week, I was honored to host Christa Mereen in Washington. Christa has competed in the Special Olympics as an athlete for 15 years. Recently, more than 300 athletes participated in the winter games in Pennsylvania, with 135…

This past Monday, February 8, is recognized by many as National Boy Scouts Day, marking the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America 106 years ago. I have spent close to four decades as a scoutmaster, Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council…

Earlier this week I joined my colleagues--Representative Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, along with Pennsylvania Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, Jr.--in sending a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the…

Last week, I visited Penn State University, which is located in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, for a discussion on the effect that invasive species are having on forests across our Commonwealth. I was joined by several…

I've always believed that there's many different pathways to success in life, not just a 4-year institution.

They want their children to thrive. They want their children to get the type of education to where they can get great jobs.

It's an exciting time, with what we've done with repealing No Child Left Behind, now with ESSA.

Clearly, we're all accountable for our children and for all aspects, including education.

Last month I met with teachers, administrators, school board members, even educators in higher education that train our next generation of teachers and some graduate students who are in that program to discuss the Every Student Succeeds…

As co-chairman of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus, I want to recognize the accomplishments of the South Hills School of Business & Technology, which has campuses based in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District. I…

I deeply admire the service of policemen and -women who serve across Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District; but, today, I rise to note Lieutenant Stew Neff's service. He has been a member of the Penn State University Police…