"I urge the committee to include the language from this bill within WRDA."
"I staunchly oppose the inclusion of any language in WRDA which would operationally or physically breach the Lower Snake River Dams."
"I respectfully request the committee support the authorization of new resources necessary for the development of this project to ensure central Washington has a reliable, long-term, clean water supply..."
"The Columbia River System, the operation of that system, including the lower Snake River dams, I can't think of anything more critical to central Washington and the rest of the Pacific Northwest."
"If these dams were breached, either literally or functionally, those that would be negatively impacted would be electricity customers, transportation stakeholders, river-dependent ports, communities u..."
"As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, a Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and maybe more importantly, as a third-generation farmer representing central Washing..."
"The farm bill, as you know, impacts all Americans, and this legislation must be carefully crafted to promote American agriculture, preserve our premier research institutions, improve forest health to ..."
"Trade continues to be critical for American farmers and ranchers, and our agricultural products are a key part of the global food supply."
"My bill, the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2023, would expand extend MAP and FMD programs to ensure that American farmers and ranchers have the support they need to grow their businesses."
"Consumer trust in organics relies on strong and consistently updated voluntary standards that reflect the latest facts on environmental and ecological data, consumer demands, and innovative best pract..."
"the pursuit of a healthy farm economy must be a top priority, and it is crucial to protect those that keep food on our shelves."
"Thank you, Chairwoman Hageman, as well as Ranking Member Leger Fernandez."