I think what you have just pointed out is that our job is to make it easier for voters to vote, whether it is in a Tribal election or a Federal election.

We saw voter intimidation and harassment tactics happening down in Las Cruces in Dona Ana County.

We also know that we still have problems in New Mexico. It is not that we are perfect, but it is that we are going to address those issues.

Considering these and other attacks on our core democratic institutions, it is more important than ever that we act at the Federal level to protect voting rights.

One of the top reasons why my constituents have been reaching out to me is that they want to urge a ban on individual stock ownership for Members.

I don't think Members should be in the business of owning or trading individual stocks.

Waiting until reelection allows that Member to make the choice as to whether they will continue to ask for that.

This is what healthcare looks like in rural America. This is what healthcare looks like in rural New Mexico.

I really want to thank you and the administration for putting forth a budget that has mandatory funding for the IHS.

The previous administration had stopped all the work on a new 5-year plan in 2018.

President Biden has charged us all with an 'all of Government' approach to Indian Country.

That is 605 family members, brothers, sisters, parents, children, co-workers and neighbors. And every single one of those lives lost was a preventable tragedy.

What does the administration need from this subcommittee so that we can be good partners to you in this effort?

New Mexico is ground zero for the opioid epidemic. We have one of the highest rates of drug overdose in the United States.

If you recall when I first came into Congress, shortly before I was sworn in, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights came out with the Broken Promises report and pretty much laid that out over decades and decades that tribes have been…

Generally, if tribes don't have to worry about certain parts of their budgets, then they are free to work on things that they know will help their communities.

I appreciate your interest and the committee's interest in this issue.

So climate change and coastal challenges are real threats, and they also threaten significant cultural landmarks and heritage.