It would mean cutting our investment in farm and conservation programs, agricultural research, food for peace grants and the McGovern Dole program. The Food and Drug Administration budget would be cut by over $800 million under Mr. Hearn's proposal. lessening our ability to address the opioid crisis, medical supply chain issues, infant formula and food safety. I ask my colleagues to join me in opposition to these amendments and I yield back the balance of my time. (00:53–01:10)
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