I would kind of like to just say the first one I would--my request is, is that we make the Bureau of Indian Affairs realty operations a secretarial priority.

Chairwoman Titus and Ranking Member Webster are to be commended for leading the committee in prioritizing this initial hearing on mitigation and resilience investments to address the rising costs and losses associated with disasters.

I look forward to all of our witnesses' and our Members' perspectives, and working with Ranking Member Webster...

Our Subcommittee has the distinction of being the most productive of any under Transportation and Infrastructure...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is perhaps responsible for the most significant amount of dedicated funding...

I look forward to all of our witnesses' and Members' perspectives, and working with Ranking Member Webster and our colleagues to advance future legislative efforts out of this subcommittee to provide FEMA the resources and tools needed to…

we are trying to be the best stewards of taxpayer money.

I think we have our work cut out for us, but we have some common goals here

Those updated building codes are one example of a cost-effective mitigation strategy.

it is the investors that are demanding to know this. Aren't they entitled to have this information?

our hospitality industry and tourism industry has been so devastated.

I think some accountability is warranted.

Thank you so much, and for your advocacy. It is so important.

People call you and your colleagues heroes for a reason. You are heroes of the heart, and I thank you for being here.

I was proud to join you, Senator Collins, Senator Shaheen in co-sponsoring legislation to extend PPP through the end of May.

My bill would lift the SBA's caps on EIDL loans and EIDL advance grants, providing all eligible small businesses with loans up to $2 million.

I just introduced, with Kevin Cramer a bipartisan act called the Fresh Air For Small Business Act.

I stand here today in support of Isabel Guzman's nomination to serve as SBA Administrator. This pandemic has been challenging for our communities, and it has been especially devastating for our small businesses. We urgently need a leader…