It's unfortunate that we have seen for too many examples in recent years of the negative consequences of the authoritarianism and corruption in Russia.

I am concerned about how Putin and his collaborators do utilize illicit financing corruption to advance their own aims while repressing their people.

I did lead an effort with nearly 40 of my colleagues calling for a significant increase to the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, FinCEN.

SNAP has been a vital source of support to put food on the table for their children before and during a global pandemic.

A $1 investment in SNAP benefits generates about $1.70 in economic activity during an economic downturn.

I worked across the aisle to introduce the H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act on Earth Day this year.

Conservation agriculture holds enormous potential to help combat the climate crisis--both through increased soil carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

There is perhaps no greater tool available than the farm bill's conservation programs.

In addition to increasing farm productivity and profitability, conservation agriculture holds enormous potential in our efforts to combat the climate crisis.

Any investment Congress makes in title II programs are not just an investment in the future of our planet, but also in the long-term economic success of rural America and America's farmers.

I'm excited to be here today for our first hearing of the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry in the 117th Congress.

I want to emphasize my commitment to ensuring that we are exploring every avenue for addressing the climate crisis.

I'm hopeful that they will strengthen conservation programs and maximize the benefits delivered to farmers.

Title II programs provide much needed technical and financial assistance to encourage the adoption of cover crops, reduced- to no-till management systems, and prescribed grazing systems.

one of the steps that the Biden Administration may consider is the appointment of a U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland.

The United States, and the U.S. Congress, must remain committed to sustaining the peace process and generating cross-community engagement and economic opportunity in Northern Ireland.

peace is not just something you reach, and then becomes a permanent State. It is something that requires continual focus, and it needs to be affirmed and reaffirmed.

We are experiencing a highly polarizing time on Capitol Hill. There are many things that divide our friends across the aisle from all of us. But when it comes to a commitment to peace to Northern Ireland, Members of both parties can stand…

I find this so fascinating, because, particularly with students in student exchange, it provides such an opportunity to uncover and understand that sometimes, the differences that might create tensions are, in fact, not nearly as profound…

It is important to engage in discussions on multinational approaches to addressing the climate crisis, which, as has been mentioned, represents a significant economic and security threat.

The COVID-19 pandemic has really proven that high quality broadband access needs to keep pace with technology.

Broadband access or a lack thereof is as vitally important as access to electricity was a century ago.

I believe it is really imperative that we meet the challenges of ensuring universal broadband access this century.

I would argue that, if Members of Congress do not want the responsibility of debating and voting on decisions of war and peace, the responsibility to make grave and tough decisions that affect the lives of servicemembers and their…

Before the pandemic, far too many families had to make sacrifices to feed themselves and their children, and this crisis has only worsened food security in our communities, including mine in central Virginia.