Madam President, the funds this amendment targets have already been obligated to States to help communities continue recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, at the end of last year, the Senate unanimously passed legislation led…

Mr. President, this amendment is intended to make changes to an entirely unrelated program that is completely outside of the scope of this bill. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is an important resource that provides aid to those who…

Mr. President, firefighters are on the front lines of safeguarding our communities, often providing emergency care and interacting with high-risk populations. Firefighters themselves may also be at risk of COVID-19 infections. Vaccines are…

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

Last month on the Education Committee, we toiled until the early hours of the morning, marking up our very first two bills of the new Congress, one of which is the subject of our debate today, H.R. 734. Regrettably, neither of the bills…

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

I am unable to attend votes due to a medical procedure. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 185, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 186, and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 187. ____________________

The recent court decision on medication abortion is the clearest example yet of the horrific consequences of the Republicans' anti-abortion crusade. While many said a national ban was not the goal and that this would be a States' issue…

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.