Helping to address this unmet need is an appropriate role for the Federal government.

the rationale for investing in resilience is clear to me, but I am concerned about having too many agencies and too many programs focused on medication.

But let me start with you, Mr. Pendleton. GAO has reviewed the work of multiple DR grantees over the years.

how can we ensure that the eligibility and allocation criteria are flexible enough so that we are not overemphasizing larger urban areas at the expense of rural areas

The year 2020 was unprecedented in terms of National Guard activations and deployments.

I think it is incredibly important to share with the Committee and the Congress how you are approaching the distribution of LWCF funds.

We need a Park Director. We have gone almost five years without a Director of the National Park Service.

I hope we are going to have a clear-cut position from the Department that, yes, we will obey the law when it comes to the Freedom of Information Act.

The National Guard's State Partnership Program (SPP) is a key pillar to the Department of Defense's focus on alliances and partnerships.

Given the 20-year high in the number of migrants crossing the border, it is evident that the Border Patrol agents simply, though they work so hard, are overwhelmed and really need assistance.

This is going to be, I think, a record year for the parks.

I thank the chair and the ranking member, who have shown a true willingness to address the impact climate change has had on our oceans; and to Congresswoman Bonamici and Congressman Young for their leadership on ocean and climate issues. I…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me begin my remarks today by congratulating you on assuming the chairmanship of this important subcommittee.

I also want to thank you for holding an extraordinarily timely hearing on disaster recovery programs and transportation resiliency.

We can take some drones to inspect the bridges, particularly the ones that are harder to get at.

This is getting confusing.

We are also strengthening bridges. We are taking composite materials to bridges and see where they are weak.