In the 2018 Farm Bill, Congresswoman Hartzler worked with us to pass an amendment to set the minimum build-out speed for USDA-funded broadband programs.

I think it is a great use of resources, and I think you are going to see great results.

These awards will support 134 projects in rural areas, urban areas, and Tribal communities in 46 states and Territories.

We need to have executive action that is transparent.

Opportunities are needed to further test and evaluate innovative approaches to SNAP administrative functions.

We should build upon and make permanent proven demonstration projects which streamline access to SNAP for vulnerable households.

Hungry kids don't learn. I know that, and that can extend to any other community on any other topic.

It is clear that hunger continues to be a pervasive issue in our nation.

Let me be clear. This isn't an ideological concern. I support efforts to expand and improve our conservation work.

I will work to ensure SNAP, in conjunction with other Federal nutrition programs, meets the needs of millions of Americans who struggle with food insecurity.

The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which provides over 800,000 low-income seniors with coupons each year.

It can be a business relevance because, as we are trying to forecast the supply that we are going to see from farms across the country based on biological systems that are affected by weather.

We need to modify and expand the policies around access to SNAP benefits for college students and veterans with disabilities.

Thank you for the question, Congresswoman Brown.

Significant improvements can and should be considered in areas that would foster innovation, streamline service delivery, and simplify the administration of the program.

The farm bill is one of the most unique legislative packages in Congress.

The gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Baird, is recognized for 5 minutes.

The broadband appropriations in the bipartisan infrastructure law are one of the largest Federal broadband investments in history.

SNAP is a vital piece of that puzzle, providing Americans in need with a hand up, not a handout.

I introduced legislation, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act (H.R. 7272), to tackle this very issue.

This hearing is another in an ongoing series of hearings that we are hosting to review the 2018 Farm Bill and prepare for the 2023 Farm Bill.

These critical anti-hunger nutrition programs work together alongside SNAP to tackle food insecurity from different angles.

It is critical that we preserve access to broad-based categorical eligibility and the alignment of services with programs such as TANF and the National School Lunch Program.

Anytime that USDA can deliver food to individuals who need nutrition assistance, it is a benefit to everyone in the agricultural sector.

It is like an insurance policy. It is one of those things you invest in, and you know it is there if you really need it.