Kim Schrier

Two of my amendments were included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act, and I would like to just speak for a moment about their importance. First, the Department of Defense transfers surplus equipment like hoses, vehicles…

I would love to help our small farmers.

That said, it is very hard to do a program this big from 30,000 feet.

Thank you so much for having a conversation with me back in April about specialty crops.

If the idea is to keep food local, and support our small farmers, would you give consideration to not having to have that GAP certification?

The price of a box depends on what is in it, and the transportation, and the storage, which incentivizes...

Several Members of the Committee are not wearing masks. That is required in Committee meetings.

I thank the chairman for yielding to me. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on our economy and has resulted in the permanent loss of countless jobs and highlighted the need for broadband access for workers and students. That…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. As a pediatrician, and a patient with type 1 diabetes, I know how important it is to have real access to…

I am surprised that North Carolina will not be requiring masks in the classroom.

What is the number one, single, most important thing Congress can do to support K12 education right now?

Education, no question, is one of the most important investments we make as a country.

Today's bill is critical for small businesses in my district that are desperately waiting for this financial lifeline. The funding for testing is also critical as our country is woefully behind. We need 10 to 20 times current levels of…

I am hopeful that struggling businesses will get help with the passage of today's PPP and Healthcare Enhancement Act.

The lack of detailed guidance from the administration about requirements for PPP loan forgiveness puts small businesses in challenging positions.

We can't punish the smallest businesses just because they don't have longstanding lending relationships with banks.

The Paycheck Protection Program is extremely popular based on the demand that we are seeing.

I appreciate the support of my colleague. He is absolutely right that wildfires do increase the risk of landslides and flooding later down the line. We forget about that part, what happens when the rain hits that previously scorched earth…

I have an amendment at the desk made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and redesignate subsequent…

My bill creates a pilot grant program under NIFA that will fund research to study the impact of CO2 in the atmosphere on nutritional value of food.

As CO2 concentrations rise, globally, this will have a tremendous impact on human health.

In the coming weeks, I will be introducing legislation to dedicate research funding to study the link between CO2 and food crops.

I am so proud to be standing on the floor today speaking in support of the PUGET SOS Act. The passage of the bill in this House is something that our State has been collectively working toward for years. I thank Representative Heck and…

We need to reduce the use of single-use plastics and increase recycling rates throughout the country.

Your story was so incredibly impactful, and I think will stay with all of us as we consider child care going forward.