Because of the popularity of these programs the reality is they are dramatically oversubscribed. New era is four times oversubscribed which i believe shows how important this program is to electric cooperatives across the country and how important it is to see this long overdue investment. Its great to see this and highlight the excitement of the rural coops across the country. Mr. Secretary for new era, can you share an update on how we might see application start to move forward in the process . We are in the process of completing the evaluation of approximately 70 projects of the number that was submitted. As you indicated it was a very Popular Program and oversubscribed. In an effort to determine which of these programs are feasible from a technical standpoint and from a financial standpoint. Once those evaluations are done, those projects will be ranked. And then well basically compare those rankings to the resources available. And begin a more detailed conversation to assert whet
Because of the popularity of these programs the reality is they are dramatically oversubscribed. New era is four times oversubscribed which i believe shows how important this program is to electric cooperatives across the country and how important it is to see this long overdue investment. Its great to see this and highlight the excitement of the rural coops across the country. Mr. Secretary for new era, can you share an update on how we might see application start to move forward in the process . We are in the process of completing the evaluation of approximately 70 projects of the number that was submitted. As you indicated it was a very Popular Program and oversubscribed. In an effort to determine which of these programs are feasible from a technical standpoint and from a financial standpoint. Once those evaluations are done, those projects will be ranked. And then well basically compare those rankings to the resources available. And begin a more detailed conversation to assert whet
Congressman thompson of pennsylvania chairs the house Agriculture Committee. Congressman Glenn Thompson of pennsylvania chairs the house Agriculture Committee. The Committee Comes to order and thank you for joining the meeting, the dangers china imposes to the department of agriculture. After brief we come to order. , good morning and thank you for joining todays hearing entitled the danger china poses to american agriculture. After brief opening remarks members will receive testimony from Witnesses Today and then the hearing will be open to questions. Traditionally we do questions with panels of our colleagues. I know that the governor is interested a full five minute round with the governor and the second panel will be five minutes of questions is normal. Good morning and thank you to all for being here for a timely and necessary conversation about the threats that china poses to agriculture. The peoples republic of china governed by the Chinese Communist party, which is where the th
Chair and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on china. They discuss the acquisition of u. S. Farmland by china and security concerns related to the food sector. Congressman Glenn Thompson chairs the house and Agriculture Committee. Congressman Glenn Thompson of pennsylvania chairs the house Agriculture Committee. The Committee Comes to order and thank you for joining the the e committee will come t order. Good morning and thank you all for joining for todays hearing, the danger china poses to american agriculture. After brief opening remarks members will receive testimony from our Witnesses Today and the hearing will be open to questions. We traditionally dont do questions with our panels of our colleagues, but i know governor noem was interested in taking a few questions. Timeline wise i dont know if we will do a full five minute round with the governor. Five minutes of questions as normal. So, good morning and thank you all for being here for a timely and necessary conversa
Thank you, jim. Thank you, christine. Christine, you have a good voice. Lets move on. [laughter] let me join jim in welcoming you all to phoenix. I am pleased to see some any western governors here. We have a Great Program planned, and im delighted we can share this time together. Over the next two days we will have visits with Top Administration officials including the secretary of labor , the secretary of u. S. Foreston, service chief who will be visiting with us momentarily. And although he was not able to stay for todays activities, we visited with the secretary of agriculture. We will hear to other keynote speakers. The president of the arizona cardinals, and john ratzenberger. Most of you know john as the clavin from the tv show, cheers. Johnnk we will all enjoy speak about that. Johns comments will touch on one of the greatest challenges our nation faces which is vital to expanding our Economic Vitality in coming years. That is workforce of element. My initiative as chair is foc