Thank you, sir. Appreciate your service to our country.

We want the Department to be aware of that.

I am a strong proponent of the FAA contract tower program.

640,000 people would lose housing if we went back to fiscal year 2022 levels.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And prayers for the Cole, Oklahoma, region devastated by a tornado last night.

We need to get away from the pandemic mindset as I call it.

Frankly, many of my constituents in Arkansas think that way too much money goes to the big city transit agencies and this proposal would only increase that amount.

There is tremendous upside potential, and I hope that we can work in a bipartisan manner.

Public access to our public lands is crucial. All Americans should be able to get outdoors, recreate, and enjoy the beauty of our country.

I have gotten more questions from constituents about access to public lands.

For the American public to be able to use American lands, for us to be good stewards of the public lands.

It is unfortunate that this hearing is on a day when H.R. 1 is on the House Floor.

I am concerned about the trend of closing campsites across the Ouachita National Forest.

I have heard from countless constituents who expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision.

Sadly, costly permits and bureaucratic processes are stifling some of the fastest and most popular outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, biking, climbing, hiking, and camping.

We need to take care of our lands to ensure the maximum outdoor experience.

I am really interested in the Department of Transportation's long-term plan to build our truck parking capacity.

I am really interested in the Department of Transportation's long-term plan to build our truck parking capacity.