I look forward to collaborating further with my colleagues to deliver more Federal funding to these communities.

Every day I hear from parents who worry about their children's safety in school, from bullying to gun violence. Yet, instead of addressing the issues that are relevant today, we are debating a bill that takes away certain kids' ability to…

As a career meteorologist, I appreciate your words of a government-as-a-whole approach.

So can you maybe explain to me why we are importing pork into the United States and poultry into the United States when the American farmer is capable of producing these in nearly unlimited capacity?

Are we importing poultry into the United States?

Are we importing pork into this country from anywhere?

That is why I strongly support the reestablishment of the EPA's Office of Noise Abatement and Control and additional actions by the EPA and HHS to increase their engagement in affected communities.

I recently worked with impacted community members and organizations in my district to introduce the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act.

Residents living in aviation-impacted communities cannot wait any longer for relief from the public-health consequences of exposure to high concentrations of pollutants and high levels of aviation noise.

I believe a fundamental problem with our current response to aviation noise and emissions at the federal level is that it is almost entirely led by the FAA.

As Congress' only meteorologist, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 1, House Republicans' polluters over people act. This bill does nothing to lower energy costs for working families. This bill does nothing to help our farm families…

Since the last farm bill, producers received $13 billion in response to extreme weather events as it has impacted their yield, which is why I will work to protect and expand the crop insurance program in the upcoming farm bill.

We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term financial sustainability.

Your insight, your leadership is essential to help Congress craft a bipartisan farm bill that ensures our farmers, rural communities, and food systems are resilient and thriving.

Today I rise to recognize a very special group from western Illinois, the Moline High School Boys Basketball Team. The Maroons recently made history, bringing home the school's first- ever State Championship win. Under Head Coach Sean…

Three in a row, Midwest is best.

I have heard from so many working families across central and northwestern Illinois who feel like they are left behind. Big corporations report record profits while workers struggle to make ends meet. Let's remember that it was the…

This past Sunday, we marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. I remain outraged by the Supreme Court's decision to rip away the fundamental right to safe and legal abortion. Already, States have implemented abortion bans, leaving women…

It is an honor to be here serving as Illinois' 17th Congressional District trusted neighbor in Congress. I spent more than 20 years of my life as a broadcast meteorologist, making sure that people had the right information to make good…