Gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for two minutes. Thank you, Ranking Member Meeks. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express concern with HR2 legislation that would place at risk United States agriculture. HR2, with the e verify provision in particular, does not address the workforce crisis and could cause a $60 billion drop in production. resulting in a 5 to 6% increase in prices at the grocery store when many families across America are still struggling to make it from week to week. (00:26–00:38)
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Asserts that HR2's e-verify provision could lead to a $60 billion drop in agricultural production.
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