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

The HUD VASH Program created by Chair Murray has cut veterans' homelessness by nearly 55 percent since 2009.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

We are going to need a highly trained--again for you, Mr. Kumar--a trained workforce to help defend the critical infrastructure against these kinds of attacks.

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

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.

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

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

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

we are not flyover. We actually do a lot of good things for the economy in the agricultural breadbasket of America.

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

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