I hope this hearing will help identify ways that Congress can help prevent wildfires, improve the way we respond to fires, and assist communities with post-fire recovery.

Climate change is a serious problem. The American people know it's serious, and they want something done.

The draft rules have been open for public comment and feedback.

Thank you, Chairwoman Murkowski, and good morning and welcome--or good afternoon.

These are real problems that must be addressed, and that are threatening to devastate many parts of my state and the district.

I am pleased to be here for the second Subcommittee on Forestry and Conservation hearing for this Congress.

The legislation before this committee today, developed by Senators Tom Udall and David Vitter, represents a critical step forward.

Mr. President, I rise on Earth Day to speak about our children and about chemical safety. We come in contact with thousands of chemicals every day. As I am speaking now, millions of our fellow citizens are buying groceries or going to the…

If everything in government worked as well as LWCF we would have a lot of time on our hands.

there is a Sportsmen's Act that Senator Murkowski and I are working on.

In New Mexico, the aviation industry, like the rest of the economy, is working to recover and is in a struggling phase in many cases.

I have run out of time, if you could very briefly, Carolyn.

We appreciate that.

Given the unacceptable nature of recent VA problems, I'm glad we have new leadership at the VA, both in Washington and in New Mexico.

I really respect the team that you brought in, and this more business like approach to what is an incredibly important issue for veterans in my State and across the country.

Thank you very much. Dr. Arroyo, he is pretty amazing.

Too often veterans are prevented from receiving the care they deserve because of barriers to access.

do you foresee a path toward eventual full production, as opposed to component production, in the United States to support American jobs?