I’m relieved and pleased to share that the town of Raymond is nearly back to normal after the train derailment on March 30, as the cleanup is proceeding at a fast pace. Thanks again to the first responders who took the necessary precautions to ensure that no one was hurt and there was no significant damage to property.

With the 2018 Farm Bill set to expire in September, my team and I have been in close contact with local stakeholders to shape the next iteration of the bill. We've convened two agricultural advisory committees in the northern and southern parts of our district to gather input from local farmers, agribusinesses, and agriculturally adjacent industries. Congress needs to ensure disaster programs remain transparent and consistent, protect critical risk management tools, including crop insurance, and reform the existing H2A visa program to enhance reliability and cost-effectiveness. I look forward to continuing discussions, gathering input, and developing a bill that will deliver for America's farmers.

Budget talks will pick up as we head back to Washington next week. As a member of the Budget Committee, I am seeing firsthand the ramifications of Biden's out-of-control spending on inflation rates and our nation's debt crisis. House Republicans are working on a plan to put a stop to frivolous spending and get our financial house in order because continuing down the path Biden has us on is not an option.