Hungry kids don't learn, and hunger and poverty are a significant driver to poor learning outcomes, and many families are unable to purchase or access the food their children need to reach their full potential.

So, we are not disadvantaging veterans by removing a hurdle for them to have access to affordable food, is that correct?

If any of my colleagues want to join some of us in raising that to a $14 level, I welcome them to do so.

I inadvertently voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 235 on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as amended H.R. 1669, VET-TEC Authorization Act. I meant to vote ``yea.''

I stand here today during National Military Appreciation Month to recognize some of Virginia's many Active-Duty servicemembers, veterans, fallen heroes, and military families. Earlier this month, I reached out to families across Virginia's…

I missed today's vote due to a memorial service extending beyond its expected duration. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 232.

And now we need to focus on making it easier for farmers to enroll in these programs.

Thank you, Chairman Baird. I appreciate the opportunity to hear from these two witnesses about USDA's conservation work.

I am proud to co-lead with Chairman Baird, the Increased TSP Access Act.

Your dedication to conservation and supporting America's farmers, ranchers, and foresters is clear.

Sir, if I could interrupt you.

In the last year we have made historic investments in meeting producers' demand for these programs through additional funding.

The programs you all administer provide vital support to farmers, but also to all of us.

As part of a greater effort to hire nearly 3,000 new people in the coming years...

Farmers also shared some of the challenges that they experienced in enrolling in these programs.

Last month I convened a farm bill summit in my district to hear directly from Virginia crop and livestock producers.

Thank you for your extraordinary answers, very detailed, to the questions asked this afternoon.

We share your continued commitment to improving voluntary, locally-led, and incentive-based programs under USDA and NRCS.

And just assuming out--in my limited time, beyond some of the specific hiring challenges, I am curious what could be some of the ways that we could encourage the next generation to enter conservation-related or agricultural-related…

Throughout the day farmers shared the value of NRCS conservation programs to their operations.

We share your continued commitment to improving voluntary, locally-led, and incentive-based programs under USDA and NRCS.

I stand here today to thank the men and women who work every day to keep our communities safe and to honor those who have given their lives in service to our communities. As the daughter of a retired career law enforcement officer and as a…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 190, Mace Amendment 1.

Our rivers and lakes are not only a source of great pride for Virginians but also major economic drivers.

I am proud of the steps that we are taking as a region and as the Commonwealth to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.