Jul 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, apparently, it was not enough for the House majority to decimate the nutrition title the last time we considered the farm bill a few weeks ago with the $20 billion cut. When they couldn't get the majority of Republicans to…
Blake Moore
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Blake David Moore is a U.S. Representative for Utah's 1st congressional district, having taken office on January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Moore has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and public lands during his time in Congress. He has been active in promoting policies that support Utah's unique needs and has worked to foster bipartisan cooperation on various initiatives. Moore previously served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives before his election to the U.S. House.
Congressional Record · 2013-07-11
Jul 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks in strong opposition to the farm bill rule and the underlying bill because it hurts America's children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Jul 9, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today regarding my absence from the House for votes on the afternoon of July 9, 2013. I was unfortunately absent due to a medical appointment. I would like to submit how I would have voted had I been in attendance for…
Jun 20, 2013
Just because we keep saying that the 1996 welfare program was successful, doesn't make it so. Poverty has increased among women and children. A quarter of all children in this country are poor. With that, I yield 2 minutes to the…
Jun 20, 2013
I would like to inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Wisconsin has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Florida has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Jun 20, 2013
I rise to claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Wisconsin is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 20, 2013
We reduced welfare rolls because we literally threw people off. We did not help them find sustainable jobs, which is why poverty has increased. I yield 30 seconds to the ranking member of the committee, Mr. Peterson.
Jun 20, 2013
Despite what we have heard from the author of this program, there is no work in this bill. This amendment would more appropriately be called ``The State Bonuses for Terminating SNAP Benefits for People Who Want to Work but Can't Find a Job…
Jun 20, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I speak in opposition to this amendment. This is really a very poorly conceived amendment that would require all non-disabled individuals to participate in a job search every month or immediately lose benefits, even if the…
Jun 20, 2013
With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Southerland). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes…
Jun 20, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I yield the last 30 seconds to our good friend and colleague, Mr. Welch.
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