Thank you for your testimony today. Thank you for your partnership with this committee.

I am a big supporter of internships and fellowship programs to really give people the experience within government.

Buy American has been the law of the land since 1933, but for far too long, past Administrations have found a way to get around it. Not anymore.

I look forward to getting a top line agreement in the next month allowing us to develop a balanced bipartisan bill that recognizes our country's serious housing challenges.

Former Chairman Leahy established a Rapid Rehousing Program for survivors of domestic violence that has helped more than 50,000 people get out of harm and into stability.

We just want your agency to work better and I know you do, too.

This is a safety question and there should be standards across the industry.

It'd be one thing if we're having a conversation about fiscal discipline or whatever it is, but the way to exert fiscal discipline is to have a program, have accountability not just to spend the money after a bunch of suffering.

I look forward to getting a top line agreement in the next month allowing us to develop a balanced bipartisan bill that recognizes our country's serious housing challenges.

the model here is the DOD, right. The DOD doesn't get to have an opinion necessarily about climate action

I think you have the wisdom of having come from the Legislative Branch and also just understanding that whatever thicket of processes and procedures and rules and laws that you inherited is not your fault.

Every member on this committee knows the importance of stable bridges, efficient airports, and safe cars.

Investing in the modern electrical grid will play a key role in ensuring reliable power, higher levels of renewable power, and lower energy bills.

On a bipartisan basis, we made the right decision to fix our aging infrastructure and begin taking steps to adapt to climate change.

Thank you for your testimony today. Thank you for your partnership with this committee.

We very much look forward to discussing your sustained focus on safety, equity, and climate at the Department.

This is a safety question and there should be standards across the industry.

But this progress will end if we enact the House Majority proposal to return to 2022 funding levels.