Unless we pay attention here, I am afraid that many qualified minority and women owned businesses will continue to be denied a fair opportunity to compete for work.

Small and mid-size communities play a critical role in powering Washington's economy.

I request the Committee authorize a clear pathway at the FAA for civilian pilots to obtain a powered lift certificate.

We also depend on critical water infrastructure, especially with increasing risk of drought, to allow our agricultural communities to flourish.

I really appreciate the opportunity to come here today and testify about my priorities and concerns as a Representative of Washington State's Eighth Congressional District.

I thank you for extending the opportunity to members of Congress to provide input on policy priorities for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.

I want to make sure that it keeps at the top of its list, the need to continue to help ensure the federal government live up to its longstanding policy of ensuring that businesses that have been historically discriminated against have the…

No business--small, DBE, or otherwise--can remain viable if it does not get paid in a timely fashion for the satisfactory work it has done.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering results for communities across the country.

For one--for the raw materials for one battery-electric vehicle, you can build 90 plug-in hybrids.

1 percent of Americans today drive battery electric vehicles. One percent.

By 2032, what percentage of vehicles do you project will be battery electric?

Sixty-two to 68, I am sorry. OK, so 68 percent, 68 percent will be battery electric.

Yet EPA is taking us down this path.

S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023, would increase drug pricing transparency for employers and plan sponsors.

S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023, would increase drug pricing transparency for employers and plan sponsors.

I am a big proponent of the thinking that 'when you buy in bulk, you should receive a discount.'

I am a big proponent of the thinking that 'when you buy in bulk, you should receive a discount.'