No one dismisses the problems on our southern border, at least, certainly, not on this side of the aisle.

We wanted to have more equipment there to deter an invasion, and that did not--that did not happen.

We are working very closely with NTIA on this issue right now.

I would like to know what you are going to find, not what you think you are going to find on that.

I believe the vast majority of my colleagues are not [debt deniers].

The reality is that the climate is changing. We have a climate crisis hitting us over the head every day.

Imagine what a different world we would have today if all this dark money had gone into a cleaner environment and supporting the realities of science?

These delays are having a significant impact on our ability to upgrade 9-1-1 capabilities.

Broadband and spectrum access remains essential for every American to participate in rapidly innovating medical services.

Many of my colleagues today have mentioned the expiration of the FCC spectrum auction authority.

Congress needs to do its job and fund the Affordable Connectivity Program that continues to be a critical lifeline for families.

Thank you, Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui, for holding this important hearing.

Thank you so much to our witnesses for joining us here today, and to the committee as a whole for this critical discussion.

As you have seen, last week, some extremist Republicans indicated that they would be willing to shut down the Government rather than keep their party's promises on Government funding levels.

That is why I have introduced with Rep. Gonzalez-Colon the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, to ensure Coasties are treated the same as other members of the DoD.

I don't think my colleagues on the other side are aware that it is Gun Violence Awareness Month, which should actually be every month. We have already had over 290 mass shootings this year. That is more mass shootings than days in the…

Housing is a human right, period.

Our bill would remove unjust barriers to housing and affirm that safe, stable housing is essential.