Over the past year, we have witnessed unacceptable acts of violence across our country. We have watched lives and livelihoods being destroyed. Even now, after one of the most challenging years Americans have faced in recent history, the…

Today, I rise to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Moses Lake Baptist Church and to sincerely thank them for their contributions to the Moses Lake community. Madam Speaker, central Washingtonians are people of deep and sincere faith. We…

I thank the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman). Mr. Speaker, this morning, I joined my Congressional Western Caucus colleagues, Representatives Chris Stewart and Yvette Herrell, to hear from community leaders in their States about the…

I want to thank the panelists for being with us today and sharing your perspective with all of us, a very important topic.

USDA has missed statutory deadlines to finalize the origin of livestock rule, a rule that is actually a legacy item under your previous tenure.

I want to thank you for welcoming me to the subcommittee. It has been my long-term goal since joining the Appropriations Committee to be a member of the Ag Subcommittee since I am one of the few farmers in Congress, and I am also the…

Water arguably is our most precious resource in the west, and reliable access is certainly crucial to our way of life.

While farmers and ranchers only make up about 2 percent of our Nation's population, they have a big job to ensure that all Americans and the world receive the safest and highest quality food supply.

Certainly, it is fair to say that our Federal and State, as well as local partners all came together to ensure that families in need during these uncertain times received much needed supplemental nutrition support.

Implying that domestic matters are more important than trade agreements has not previously been beneficial to U.S. workers.

I know you have been a strong supporter of the organics program overall.

I think that that--that label is just as true today as it was in the 1860s.

I really think that the big question in front of this committee as it stands right now is how can we together ensure that the institution literally of the Capitol Grounds themselves can really continue to provide that catalyst for public…

I thank Congresswoman Herrell. I appreciate her helping us understand the impact on the State of New Mexico, not just jobs but schools as well--$1 billion cost to the school districts of your State. I just can't imagine the long-term…

I thank Congressman Tiffany. Well- spoken. The economy, jobs, the environment, schools, national security, the impacts of these decisions are far and wide across this country. One of the great things about a citizen legislative body is…

I thank Congresswoman Boebert. I appreciate her strong voice on behalf of not only the people she represents, but people all over the country. I thank her for those very valuable comments. Madam Speaker, as you can already tell, we have a…

I thank Congressman Westerman. I appreciate that very much, and I thank him for getting in that word ``tree.'' I appreciate that very much and for really helping us understand the true impacts not only to our economy but to our environment…

In the first days of his administration, President Biden has taken a record-breaking number of executive actions and he has signed more executive orders than any President in recent history. I am very proud this evening to be joined by…

I appreciate that very much. Continuing a theme of our strong freshman class, I turn to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Mann). This is kind of news to me. I didn't realize that Kansas is such a major producer of energy. I think of Kansas as…

I appreciate Congressman Mann's involvement in the Western Caucus. The voices we have are strong, and we will continue to speak loudly and clearly about the impact of some of these decisions. Madam Speaker, you probably have guessed that…

Thank you, Congressman Stauber, in helping to put a human face onto the issue that we are speaking about. The real cost to American citizens, the loss of jobs cannot be understated and the impact to our communities and to families across…

I appreciate Mr. Roy's strong voice and leadership on the Republican Conference. I appreciate very much his being part of this evening's discussion. Words couldn't be truer. Madam Speaker, I want to thank you for your attention and…

I thank Congressman Babin. I thank him for explaining to us and helping us understand the pipeline industry and what that does for our country, how it improves safety, and, certainly, our care for the environment as well. Madam Speaker, I…

I think you are starting to get the message that it is clear: This is going to impact every citizen of this country. These wrongheaded decisions are impacting our way of life, our cost of living in so many different ways. I don't know what…

We are all responsible. My colleagues are responsible for not condemning rioters this past year like those who barricaded the doors of the Seattle Police Department and attempted to murder the officers inside. Others, including myself, are…