Tomorrow is the 114th anniversary of the Boys Scouts of America, the Nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. On February 8, 1910, Chicago businessman William D. Boyce, who grew up in…

we urge the agency to further develop these regulatory improvements in a manner that is protective of species.

The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Bash Saturday evening, where outstanding organizations and individuals were recognized. The 2023 Small Business of the Year Award was presented to Penn Central Door, the…

Over the weekend, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania kicked off one of my favorite events: The Pennsylvania Farm Show. For more than a century, farmers have gathered each January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania…

I rise before you today to recognize a special day for our dairy farmers, National Milk Day. National Milk Day originates back to January 11, 1878, when milk was first delivered in glass bottles in the United States. Milk is consumed by…

I rise before you today to celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I would take this time to honor the more than 800,000 sworn officers currently serving in the U.S. for their continued dedication to upholding the law and…

Last night, in a bipartisan manner, the House passed my legislation, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bill addresses the importance of providing whole milk in school cafeterias. It is proven that milk is the number one provider of 13…

Additionally, since whole milk was removed from school lunchrooms, the childhood obesity rate has increased, according to the CDC and several case studies. Whole milk is not the problem. For our children to excel in the classroom and…

These studies show, among other things, that full-fat dairy foods have little to no association with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, blood pressure, or cholesterol. In fact, several of these studies…

I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and support. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of my legislation, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, that supports students and dairy farmers across America. Milk is an essential…

I rise before you today to recognize the A&B Heating and Sheet Metal Company from Warren County. Originally founded in 1953 by World War II veteran, Carl Papalia, the family-owned small business continues to provide excellent services to…

I rise before you today to recognize an important day in American history. On December 7, 1941, our great Nation was suddenly attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy, leading to the death of 2,043 American servicemembers and civilians. Mr…

I urge the Agriculture Committee to include the Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act in the upcoming farm bill.

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.

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

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.

I believe this bill is bigger than just Sequoias, rather it provides a framework for forest management bills to come.

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

I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership with this bipartisan Rural Healthcare Caucus. It is incredibly important and really defines my life. Prior to coming to Congress 15 years ago, I spent 28 years working in rural healthcare as a…

I stand before you today to recognize the men and women who have served our country valiantly. This Saturday, November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day. I would take this time to honor the men and women who have served in the Army, Navy…

Last week, I introduced the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act with Congresswoman and co- chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, Suzanne Bonamici. In high-risk critical infrastructure sectors, like telecommunications…

Today, I stand to applaud the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority and their Wayne Township Landfill, which has been an essential contributor to our community for half a century. Originally permitted in 1973 and developed in 1990, this…

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…

During this Congress, the House Committee on Agriculture has had one overarching goal: to empower our farm families and invigorate our rural economies. A central focus of our efforts has been to ensure that rural economies gain access to…