“Farm workers are important. The government made a position for someone to talk to them. The government never funded it. I want more funding for that position. Someone made a report saying that's a good idea. I want my new bill to pass. It will create more positions to work with farm workers. I want the farm bill to do what I want. I think farm workers are important.”
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Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
Senate
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
“I want my new bill to pass. It will create more jobs in the Department of Agriculture. The new office will talk to farm workers. It will make reports. I want the farm bill to do what I want. I want to help farm workers.”
“I want farm workers to get overtime pay. A law in my state says they should. I want a new federal bill to do the same thing. I say it will help farm workers and farming towns. I am proud to talk about this bill. I want my bill to pass.”
“I want a new law to help dairy and livestock producers. I want to reduce methane emissions from manure. I want the government to pay for new manure management practices. I say it will help the environment and the economy. I thank my colleague for leading the bill in the House. I want my bill to pass.”
“I want a new law to define insider trading. The courts are not sure what insider trading is. I want to make the law clear. I want to stop insider trading. I want people to trust the stock market. I want to protect everyday investors. I want my colleagues to support my bill.”
“I want the government to spend money on water programs. I don't say how much it will cost. I want my bill to pass.”