Idaho ranks third in the nation for dairy production, which contributes significantly to the state economy. As the proud co-chair of the Congressional Dairy Caucus, I have been sounding the alarm to the FDA for accurate labeling in the dairy industry for years. Milk comes from a cow – not an almond or coconut or any other fruit or vegetable. Dairy imitators' use of dairy terms is confusing and potentially harmful to consumers, and it needs to stop.

I am fully committed to supporting the dairy producers of our state and providing honest labelling for Idahoan consumers, which is why I am also an original cosponsor of The Dairy Pride Act, legislation that requires the FDA to take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling non-dairy products as milk.

Gas prices across the state continue to reach record highs, yet the President has decided to cancel important oil and gas leases that would help lower prices by tapping into the vast domestic energy resources in our country.