The exponentially increasing backlog at our National Park Service is unacceptable.

This popular area has not been upgraded since when it was first built in the 1960s.

I am extremely appreciative of the Great American Outdoors Act, of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

this committee has had a long history of conducting bipartisan oversight of the Office of Refugee Resettlement because these kids are so vulnerable, and it is really important that we get this right.

I just want to thank my distinguished colleague from Alaska.

If there were deep cuts as proposed, we would see some of that being rolled back, we would see projects slow down.

While proposal is well intentioned, expediting the transition is critical.

Expediting the transition is critical.

I would love that, and I do want to thank you because that was the OIG that helped that happen.

During my first term in Congress, this was the 116th Congress, we enacted the Great American Outdoors Act, which is a historic investment in the future of our parks.

I and members of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus have repeatedly made requests for changes at the FAA.

But let us not confuse the public by creating this perception that these projects are only in a particular--

These projects span the mosaic of our country.

it is time for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to make meaningful changes to the FAA's authorizing statute that require greater protection for the health and safety of families in my district and around the country

I think it is important that we continue to keep eyes on that issue to make sure that it is still continuing to happen.

Do you--what progress would you say HHS has made in improving the ability to provide for the, quote, 'medical and mental health needs of children in ORR care' that you mentioned in your testimony?

I appreciate this opportunity to examine the ongoing implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the actions being taken to address deferred maintenance in our cherished national parks.

The FAA has been entrusted with ensuring aviation safety, which is a serious concern for residents in my district who live below the flightpath.