And I am convinced the Biden administration is going to use the TSCA authority to treat whole groups of chemicals as a category that can then be run through the TSCA process of regulating them.

I really want to start with a broad historical question for Ms. Southerland first, and that is, how did we get here?

This bill did not have the opportunity to receive Republican input before it was stuffed into the partisan reconciliation tool as part of Democrats' $3.5 trillion dollar tax and spending spree.

This legislation requires making at least 200 megahertz of new midband spectrum available for auction.

And, finally, I would like to mention H.R. 4208, the Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, which was introduced by Representative Pascrell in series.

I am also looking forward to discussing Representative Rush's bill to address predatory phone rates and fees that target incarcerated people and their families.

Communications networks play an integral role in the lives of our constituents, and today we are going to examine legislation aimed at strengthening those networks.

First, I'm pleased we will be discussing H.R. 5378, the Spectrum Innovation Act, which was introduced by Chairman Doyle and Representative Matsui.

The breadth and significance of these bills demands much more than a last-minute legislative hearing.

Without this extension, the universal service programs, including rural broadband, rural healthcare, telemedicine, E-rate and Lifeline programs may be at risk.

H.R. 2489, the Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act, would require the FCC to issue rules to limit the costs that may be charged to incarcerated individuals or their families.

You need to increase the volume.

I rise today to express my support for the nomination of Paloma Adams-Allen to be Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources for the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. Ms. Adams-Allen is a dedicated public…

I share your concerns about Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) and agree these incidents must be taken seriously.

I was disappointed that Argentina, along with Mexico, abstained, on two separate occasions, from condemning at the OAS the egregious human rights violations by the Nicaraguan regime.

The United States continues to urge the Government of Togo to make greater advancements towards increasing respect for democracy and human rights.

we have to be robustly resolute that the Taliban does not get access to these funds, especially when we have sanctioned individuals in their Government.

Religious freedom is a U.S. foreign policy priority, and the Department closely monitors the religious freedom situation in Benin.