Yesterday, Senator Daines and I introduced a comprehensive hydro relicensing reform bill.

current licenses for over 450 hydro facilities, including pumped storage projects, will expire in 2035.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for holding this subcommittee hearing.

Our goal today is to examine the complex challenges and root causes that lead to drug shortages.

Yesterday, Senator Daines and I introduced a comprehensive hydro relicensing reform bill.

Class I's have to hire and retain more workers, return locomotives and rail yards to service, and increase training for workers, especially the new, inexperienced ones, so they can provide more and safer service across the country.

We can't expect more freight to move by rail in more places--which I support as part of a cleaner, greener, surface transportation network--if railroads continue with congestion embargoes, which effectively tell customers to temporarily…

That means full and consistent funding for the Maritime Security Program and the Tanker Security Program.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing historic investments in our Nation's infrastructure, and much of the material to build that infrastructure--roads, bridges, airports, transit systems, and rail systems--will be transported by…

Being 'Semper Paratus,' with insufficient resources is not sustainable.

Without affordable housing, Coasties are required to commute hours to work.

The long-term health and resiliency of the supply chain and the economy depends on a stable and functioning freight rail system.

Ninety-seven Members of the House, including Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and Ranking Member Larsen, actually have already signed a letter requesting fiscal year 2024 appropriations funding for CRISI at the fully authorized level.

Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Ranking Member Payne, for holding this hearing.

The Coast Guard and the civilian U.S. merchant marine are facing a unique challenge associated with the booming economy.

Trains have been getting longer and longer, some as long as 5 miles out West.

The Coast Guard is currently operating with a shortfall of more than 4,500 servicemembers.

I appreciate that. And I want to ask you about homelessness.