Matt Cartwright: “I wouldn't be doing my job speaking to you distinguished folks if I did not rightfully say that ATF needs to be funded.”

I thank Ranking Member Larson for yielding. I wonder if he would submit himself to a few questions and engage in a colloquy. Will the gentleman yield?

I regret that it has become fashionable in some corners to attack the FBI.

It is my recollection, I could be wrong, but I think it was in the year 2014 that you first came out with the Social Security 2100 Act. Am I correct in that?

It is of great importance that the next farm bill ensures the nearly $20 billion provided in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for USDA conservation programs is used for its intended purpose.