"We already provide nearly $6 billion per year in locally led incentive-based conservation programs through title II of the farm bill."
"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 am proud that my colleagues and I passed legislation this Congress that included broadband funding to address the digital divide."
"The broadband appropriations in the bipartisan infrastructure law are one of the largest Federal broadband investments in history."
"I hope that we can use today's conversation as an opportunity to listen and learn from our producers and growers about what they need as we head into the drafting of the 2023 Farm Bill."
"Hungry kids don't learn. I know that, and that can extend to any other community on any other topic."
"increasing government control of your life"
"My top priority is to protect the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the four dams on the Lower Snake River."
"I am concerned that emotions continue to overshadow facts when it comes to Columbia Basin salmon recovery."
"I, for one, certainly want to see rules that are clear and easy to understand for my constituents, and I am sure you do, too."
"We must also take seriously the threat from China, and moving forward on these two bills today is an important step towards holding them accountable."
"Both bills are very reasonable, as far as I am concerned."