I thank Chairman MILLER for extending time to me. Mr. Chairman. I rise in strong support of H.R. 1429. the Improving Head Start Act. This legislation is long overdue. I would like to commend Chairman MILLER and Ranking Member MOKEON and Subcommittee Chairman KILDEE and Ranking Member CASTLE for working together to craft bipartisan legislation that will significantly improve the Head Start Program. especially for Hispanic and migrant farm worker families. It is my hope that this spirit of bipartisanship will carry the legislation all the way to the Presidents desk for his signature. I strongly urge a "yes" vote on H.R. 1429.