Can I count on your support to ensure that everyone in your Department knows that getting New Mexico the resources needed to meet the needs of residents is a priority of the Administration?

What I've heard from providers across New Mexico and in different parts of America is the concern of a reality, where we're losing a lot of folks, and that tells me that we could be doing more for retention.

I certainly look to being part of that conversation, working with Senator Bennet however I can, as he is continuing to lead the charge.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and to our Ranking Member for this important hearing, and to Director Young, thank you for the work that you and your team put in day after day.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and to our Ranking Member for this important hearing, and to Director Young, thank you for the work that you and your team put in day after day.

I appreciate that again in a bipartisan way, you'll see action by the Senate and by the legislative branch of government to work together for the good of the country.

I think it's important for all of us to bring more attention to this particular program, which was supported broadly, Democrats and Republicans.

I appreciate that. Why was there not additional support in the budget for the Affordable Connectivity Fund?

I certainly hope that we can come together as a body, as a family here, to make sure that we are working in that regard.

I appreciate that again in a bipartisan way, you'll see action by the Senate and by the legislative branch of government to work together for the good of the country.

I think we all agree that kids that are going to school with something in their belly is a good thing.

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health, about $387 million which would help train about 18,000 behavioral health providers.

I appreciate that. Why was there not additional support in the budget for the Affordable Connectivity Fund?

What I've heard from providers across New Mexico and in different parts of America is the concern of a reality, where we're losing a lot of folks, and that tells me that we could be doing more for retention.

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health, about $387 million which would help train about 18,000 behavioral health providers.

I think it's important for all of us to bring more attention to this particular program, which was supported broadly, Democrats and Republicans.

I appreciate that again in a bipartisan way, you'll see action by the Senate and by the legislative branch of government to work together for the good of the country.

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health.