The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the backlog of veterans' disability claims and appeals.

So how can we ensure that the pricing of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics reflects the significant taxpayer investment after the end of the public health emergency?

I would argue we should reauthorize it permanently.

I really want to emphasize that.

I sent you a letter in January urging the IRS to clear the backlog of unprocessed 2019 tax returns.

we want our small businesses to be able to use this Employee Retention Tax Credit, and we want them to know about it.

I have been working to reduce reliance on outdated IT systems at a number of Federal agencies, including the IRS.

Clearly, now is the time for Congress to step up again to support the ideals of a democratic society that comes together to work out its racial.

Secretary of State Blinken has made clear that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity.

I rise today to urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and help ensure that our Nation's hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and other healthcare providers have the financial support they need to get through the…

If we are quiet, we will be quick. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and help ensure that our Nation's hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and other healthcare providers have the support they need to get…

As our country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that this Committee and the full Senate work quickly to confirm a FEMA Administrator.

we need to make sure that we are addressing those disparities and getting vaccines to people for whom it is safe and answering their questions about the impact on pregnancy.

To put an end to this pandemic the Federal Government must, in partnership with State governments, quickly and comprehensively distribute vaccines to all parts of the country.

It's work we need to do, and I look forward to working with our colleagues on it.

I think it is going to be really important to work closely with your State and local partners.

Early in the pandemic, lack of clarity in the Stafford Act delayed FEMA from providing Federal assistance and funding to States and localities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

I just would urge you to look at that.