I am disappointed to see the DEI programs are the newest target in my republican colleagues politicized culture war.

I reserve my right to object. I have heard this discussion about parents. My wife and I are older parents, the youngest child being a charming 11-year-old redhead. As I say, she is 11. So we are all in for protecting kids from these…

Chairman Whitehouse is going to lead this effort and we're going to work really closely with him.

again, I have made my point that I don't disagree in the least with Senator Graham on the seriousness of the problem. Unfortunately, this bill suffers from exactly the same matters that I objected to earlier. So I am not going to repeat…

I have dedicated my career to making the Federal Government a better partner for livable communities. These are places where families are safe, healthy, and more economically secure. One of the most important tools in making a community…

Instead of having a productive conversation about addressing student's mental health needs, ending campus hunger, protecting student's civil rights, Committee republicans have determined it would be a better use of our time to malign…

I just want to note that, and I am very grateful that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 have laid the groundwork to create campuses that are more reflective of our society.

Mr. Chairman, I am still processing that you are trying to equate this with cancer, which to me is baffling, and pretty offensive to anyone who has had cancer.

Democrats will continue to support and defend programs that protect students and educators from all forms of discrimination, harassment and violence on campus.

Poorly regulated charter schools often have poor academic outcomes.

I find that personally offensive as a Member of Congress, as someone who cares deeply about every student, to suggest that I might have questions about charter schools because of money.

When we invest in education, we are investing in our future.

Every student deserves a high-quality education that will prepare them for success.

Chairman Whitehouse is going to lead this effort and we're going to work really closely with him.

This legislation would invest in state wildlife programs such as congressionally-mandated State Wildlife Action Plans.

I now recognize myself for a 5-minute opening statement.

The bill imposes congressional oversight on the expenditure of taxpayer money.

This legislation is a combination of policies that would, if enacted, increase the chances of recovering at-risk species.