One issue of immediate importance to farmers in my district, is the need to extend the Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) to cover 2020 and 2021 losses.

As a former Member of the House Agriculture Committee, I know firsthand the important role of this Committee and the responsibility you have to support our nation's farmers and ranchers.

It is critical Congress consistently provides our producers access to the personnel and safety nets they need.

Mr. Speaker, I believe life is a gift from God, begins at conception, and that unborn children have the same right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as you and I do. Nothing gives me more joy or sense of purpose than being a…

Madam Speaker, I thank my fellow Texan, Representative Fallon, for the opportunity to speak. To my colleague, Judy Chu, I have enjoyed working with her and serving with her on the Ways and Means Committee, and I have respect for her. Let…

Madam Speaker, it is an honor to congratulate my friend, Eddie McBride, on 23 outstanding years at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Eddie has served as the president and CEO of the Lubbock Chamber since 1999. Under his leadership, the…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Jerrod Burtnett, a true west Texas hero. On December 27, 2019, vast fog surrounded Sergeant Burtnett as he investigated a series of crashes due to zero visibility in Lubbock County. After…

Well said. Thank you so much, Chairman, for your indulgence, and again to the witnesses. Thank you guys, and God Bless.

I do not have to be Black to be concerned about the disparity, the gap in wealth for my fellow Americans who happen to be Black, or of any color.

We have to make sure that we have...the 32 combat-coded B-1s, that they are in fact PMAI [primary mission aircraft inventory], they are combat-ready.

Let's make sure that the desires and the plans of the Air Force to make them more lethal...I think that is wise.