Each spring, as I travel across the Third District meeting with constituents, I am reminded just how special Nebraska is.There is a peace in rural America you cannot replicate anywhere else. It is the endless Sunday morning sunrise, the crunch of gravel under your feet during an evening stroll, and the sense of community where neighbors look out for one another without hesitation.This is even clearer as neighbors continue to help neighbors as we fight the ongoing fires across our state.
But as strong as our communities are, we continue to face ongoing challenges, especially when it comes to health care. This is why the Ways and Means Committee has held a number of hearings focused on improving access and strengthening the health care system for rural Americans.
During a recent hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., I had the opportunity to address several important issues facing Nebraskans today. During my questioning, I reminded Secretary Kennedy about the importance of policies and regulations rooted in sound science and risk-based standards. Highlighting how, if access to proven ag technologies is threatened, it can lower yields and raise food prices at a time when families are already feeling the pinch. Farmers and ranchers must have a seat at the table when policies are being made in Washington.
