That builds exactly on my next question, reevaluating existing emergencies.
This is a really important hearing and I appreciate the witnesses being here today.
While these powers, of course, can be helpful in the face of true emergencies, they are also subject to potential abuse.
I can't say this, stress this enough, as somebody who worked in the U.S. Attorney's office, but also in the State of Nevada, worked as the A...
When you're talking about measuring the results of mitigation, it's harder to measure something that doesn't happen than it is to measure so...
This is important for so many within our Native American communities when it comes to supporting our law enforcement officers there who are ...
There is a challenge there. It is caused by a number of issues, we know, from a lack of Federal support to the unique challenges facing offi...
I don't think that that is consistent with our trust obligation to Indian people, when we are not prosecuting cases in Indian Country that w...
Investments in mitigation are proven to save money. Every one dollar invested in mitigation results in up to $13 saved post-disaster.
We must also continue to prioritize the equitable distribution of these investments to disadvantaged communities that may be hit hardest by ...
The BADGES Act would seek to evaluate Federal law enforcement practices for handling and processing evidence in cases in Indian Country.
Climate change and the related severe weather events have changed the disaster landscape and are devastating communities nationwide.
Proactive mitigation strategies are necessary to build resilience before disasters, so communities have a chance to bounce back.
We need to provide these essential resources.
The BADGES Act would create that five-year demonstration program that would allow BIA to adjudicate their own background checks for officer ...
That's why last year I introduced the No Corruption Act, it's bipartisan legislation with Senator Scott to close this loophole.
I think it's unacceptable that corrupt government officials can continue to benefit off the back of taxpayers.
