Now we need that same bipartisan strength to sustain those ongoing infrastructure investments--and to make progress on safety regulations that protect Americans driving, flying, walking, riding--and counting--on that infrastructure.

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

This is not a climate policy question, right. That is not the jurisdiction of this committee.

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

Now we need that same bipartisan strength to sustain those ongoing infrastructure investments--and to make progress on safety regulations that protect Americans driving, flying, walking, riding--and counting--on that infrastructure.

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

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program created by Vice Chair Collins has reduced the number of homeless youth by 25 percent since 2017.

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

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

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

I know you appreciate the importance of infrastructure and housing in your home State, and we have already talked about some of these priorities.

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

I know you appreciate the importance of infrastructure and housing in your home State, and we have already talked about some of these priorities.

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.

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

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

When you get into these rural communities, just think about how many reservations and tribal lands we have that have no running water, no plumbing. That should not happen in this America.

We will do everything that we can using the tools of the USMCA and tools that are outside of the USMCA to secure a positive investment environment in Mexico.