We cannot ignore that our new reliance on Internet-connected technologies can make us more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

The Federal Government spends $80 billion annually on major IT systems.

the responsibility to make decisions about war and peace is one of the most important powers given to Congress under the Constitution.

I come to the floor to oppose this effort by my good colleague from Alaska and by congressional Republicans to, in my view, turn back the clock 100 years on the management of our native wildlife on our national wildlife refuges in Alaska…

I will close on the issue of the CRA before us today. This CRA will turn back the clock on the management of native wildlife on our Nation's wildlife refuges. Methods of take, like shooting mother grizzlies with cubs, aerial gunning of…

we are here to consider another joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. This one, H.J. Res. 69, repeals the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's regulation and would allow extreme and inhumane hunting practices on…

A Russian company sells this type of skimmer, the wireless one, and gives directions on how to steal credit card information.

As State Attorney General in New Mexico, we brought many consumer protection cases in the areas that you all are talking about.

The FTC previously issued a warning to Americans traveling abroad to be alert for card skimmers at ATMs and gas stations.

Access to broadband, as we know, is a critical resource for all Americans today.

Congress plans to advance a long overdue infrastructure package, and it must include meaningful investments in broadband.

Technology evolves and con artists adapt and deploy new techniques.

It is a pleasure to sit next to you today for the hearing in the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee on Smart Communities.

I want to thank all my colleagues here today for demonstrating the importance of this work at the Federal level.

this week is Sunshine Week, a week when we applaud open government and when we celebrate the institutions that hold government accountable. Throughout our Nation's history, one of the most important has been the press, the free press…

I believe that this committee and the Congress has the responsibility to work together to ensure that every corner of America benefits from the infrastructure of tomorrow.

We must act to prevent the development of a new digital divide by helping communities of all sizes adopt smart infrastructure and solutions.

Let me begin by noting my appreciation for the title of today's hearing: 'Smart Communities.'