This security clearance problem is a serious problem. It's a national security issue because in my view the biggest problem is lost opportunity.

I would hope that it would go without saying, but I am going to say it nevertheless, that each and every Member of this Committee is very concerned about sexual assault on campus.

I rise to talk about a moral obligation and a national security obligation. We are leaving Afghanistan after 20 years, the longest war in the country's history. During the entirety of that 20 years, there were brave people in…

America can function, can get things done. We can use bipartisanship to solve these challenges.

when you see the double digit increases for all of the civilian agencies, and then you get to the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security and essentially see a cut, in real terms, is just our priorities are out of…

It jeopardizes our industrial base where we have only two yards building large surface combatants.

our job, I would suggest to the Chairman and Vice Chairman, is going to be to look across the entire government and every department's budget as a full committee.

It is not close to adequate to meet the challenges that we are facing around the globe.

I authored an amendment included as Section 121 in last year's NDAA, which required certifications and reports from the Navy if it intended to deviate below the Large Surface Combatants called for in the Navy's 2016 Force Structure…

In December 2020 my legislation, the State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act, was enacted into law.

the right to vote is the hallmark of a democracy. It is what distinguishes us from authoritarian regimes where elections are tainted, if they are held at all, where the free and fair elections that define America do not exist. President…

Water-dependent businesses from coast to coast need our help.

This legislation includes my bipartisan bill with Congressman Wittman, the Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act.

Across the country, working waterfronts are rapidly disappearing due to heavy development pressure.

Throughout my time in Congress, I have advocated for the needs of coastal communities and those who use our working waterfronts.

I have been proud to work across the aisle with my colleagues, including Congressman Wittman of Virginia, to create bipartisan solutions that can work for America's coastal communities.

More than 30,000 Mainers rely on marine-related industries for their livelihoods.

I am grateful to have a chance to talk a little bit about this bill with you today.