I am a proud co-sponsor of S. 51, the bill that provides statehood to D.C.

Middle mile is absolutely critical to rural America.

Resilience is really, really important.

I would seek to, if confirmed, ensure that the regulatory regime that applies to cryptocurrency, for example, is appropriate and consistent across these various areas of regulation.

I guess my question is, is there a role for a public-private partnership in trade?

I was able to work with my colleagues, Senators Cassidy, Moran, Sinema, Warren, on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Improvement Act.

One issue that remains prominent in all of these agreements--and this is one of the reasons why I think the TPP did not move forward--is the issue to make sure that we are addressing labor issues.

China is committed to expanding its global reach through increasing trade and foreign investment around the world.

This bill gives FinCEN the authority to work with Tribal governments, to monitor digital currency and investigate financial issues related to domestic terrorism.

I think that legislation provided new authorities or clarified the law that cryptocurrencies, or currency in whatever form, be it virtual or fiat, is covered by the Bank--the Bank Secrecy Act.

Do you think that reengaging in the existing multilateral framework such as the CPTPP and the RCEP would be sufficient enough alone to meet our expectations going forward in terms of labor, environment, and digital protection?

We need full funding. We need support there.

this budget is a very good first step forward.

I want to thank you for your years of service and commitment and wish you well on your retirement.

Does the budget have the necessary funding to address what you are talking to us today about?

this is something we have to address, and that is one of the reasons why I was interested in seeing your support and the funding, $27 million, for a Civilian Climate Corps.

does that address some of the concerns with respect to, maybe not on the ground, with firefighting, but some of the other areas of prevention, restoration, other things that can be done around these issues.

I stepped away from my career as a computer programmer to take care of my aging parents and my in-laws.