I think if there is not an effort to make Spanish-first or at least bilingual in these tools, especially in specialty crops where we have predominantly Spanish-speaking workers, then the tools are unlikely to succeed.

Thank you for what you do because heaven knows that laws that Congress passed aren't strong enough to keep people alive and keep people safe.

I think if there is not an effort to make Spanish-first or at least bilingual in these tools, especially in specialty crops where we have predominantly Spanish-speaking workers, then the tools are unlikely to succeed.

I want to thank you for that. I know that that is a tough decision, but especially as you are protecting the intellectual property, behavior, whatever it may be, or the confidence with those users as well.

America's public lands are for everyone, regardless of who you are and how you access them.

Every day is Veterans Day, and we appreciate your service to our great nation.

With the commitments that were made with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with broadband, there was a commitment made that everyone was going to get connected.

People are getting taken advantage of. And whether it was decades ago or it was this morning, I have learned there is power in numbers.

I think that is just a reminder that the Committee not lose sight of the human component here as well as this conversation continues to grow.

I would point out that in New Mexico we have some very strong cross-deputization laws in place, and it is working.

No one should miss out or be left behind--these lands should be accessible to all.

I live down a long dirt road. I am sure a few of us do. It is just one of those reminders that if we are going to live up to the promise, especially in this particular space, of AI to help food production, improve profits for farmers and…

Well, guess what the CJS appropriations bill would do to the FBI. It would cut it by $400 million.

However, we still have a funding shortfall of $717 million.

I support legislation for pay parity and retention incentives. But BIA needs sufficient funding.

I think if there is not an effort to make Spanish-first or at least bilingual in these tools, especially in specialty crops where we have predominantly Spanish-speaking workers, then the tools are unlikely to succeed.

This bill would direct the United States Forest Service and Department of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive assessment of accessibility options.

Thank you for what you do because heaven knows that laws that Congress passed aren't strong enough to keep people alive and keep people safe.