Harris Remarks at FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Member Day Hearing

The subcommittee will come to order. Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. 

I look forward to hearing more about the projects and programs in the Agriculture Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country. Your input will be critical as we work to fund the agencies under this subcommittee’s jurisdiction.  I look forward to working with Ranking Member Bishop and our subcommittee colleagues to accommodate these priorities as best we can as the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process moves forward.

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us today and bring these issues that are important to your community to our attention. Ranking Member Bishop, I yield to you for any opening remarks you’d like to make.