we need more jobs, as you know, for our skilled workers--good-paying jobs.

I do not believe that we have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something.

We particularly support that the legislation directs a portion of the spending to manufacturing facilities in communities with significant job losses in coal, power plants, and manufacturing.

We appreciate Senator Stabenow's leadership, and not just as a champion for expanding the electric vehicle consumer tax credit.

I appreciate Senator Manchin and Senator Daines partnering on this.

we have to be doing that as well.

It is counterproductive to the goals of a fair and growing economy to allow U.S. companies to pay a lower tax rate abroad than they pay in the United States.

The NAM applauds Senators Stabenow, Cornyn, Warner, and Daines for their leadership in crafting proposals.

we cannot have those things made in America.

We are in a race. We know $100 billion has already been put in that race by China for electrification.

We need to ensure that our tax code allows government to rebuild our infrastructure, invest in our workers, and provide for our security.

I am pleased to have introduced a bipartisan bill called the Make It in America Act.

the transportation sector in particular is the largest contributor to climate change, and so American auto companies have been working to transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

Part of what today's hearing is doing is not only coming up with strategies to protect essential workers from COVID-19, but it's also helping us think through what we do the next time a novel Coronavirus hits.

We see some friction with the private sector in some of these States that are lifting the mask mandates a little bit prematurely.

Healthier, carbon-rich soil means lower fertilizer costs.

Some influencers, including those targeting children, are just as well-known or even more well-known than the brands that they promote.

Thank you Madam Chair and thank you to our witnesses for this critical hearing and part of why I'm so delighted to be on this subcommittee under the great leadership of Chair Adams.