Doing nothing is not an option.

I cannot thank you enough for having this conversation today on such an important issue.

That vote, one of the first that I took as a new member of the Senate and of this Committee, was Congress' first real step toward restoring justice for Native communities.

I strongly believe that Congress must not only reauthorize VAWA, but strengthen it to ensure that tribes can effectively prosecute crimes against women, children, and law enforcement in Indian Country.

Thank you for the question.

Tribal governments are American governments, too, and that as such, they are no less worthy of our trust, respect and dignity.

To me, that is just unacceptable that children are falling through the cracks of laws meant to combat violence in Indian Country.

These are just a few of the commonsense bipartisan solutions that our Committee can and should work to advance.

Tribes that opt to exercise special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction can cut through the legal red tape.

Thank you. Ms. Salehi, the Export-Import Bank is important to Nevada companies.

When appropriate, can you promise transparent and accessible delivery of your findings to Congress?

How important is it to get the independent facts that you need?

I appreciate that because I have concerns that the Federal Home Loan Banks are not meeting the needs of all the communities.

We want to make sure we are tearing down any barriers to those who might not have an opportunity to enjoy our great outdoors.

Let me talk a little bit about S. 1269, which is the Environmental Justice in Recreation Permitting Act that I introduced.

I support and I am a co-sponsor of the SOAR Act.

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