CMS appreciates Chairman Wyden's and Chairman Casey's leadership on the critical issue of emergency preparedness in nursing homes.

I introduced bill, the Children's Safe Welcome Act, which we have shared with your team, which was designed to kind of lay out the gold standard.

If Congress fails to act on this front, patients--and especially seniors--will inevitably suffer.

That's a sharp contrast to the Republican approach to the Federal budget since the beginning of this year, which amounts to demanding secret negotiations on unspecified cuts to Federal programs while holding hostage the full faith and…

It is essential. People can't take jobs if they can't afford a place to live.

I adamantly oppose the Biden administration's approval of fossil fuel projects, one project after another.

the Tribal Law and Order Act report shows an unmet need of $3.5 billion for public safety.

Thank you, Senator. You timed it just perfectly.

I have said from the beginning that when the Federal Government leads on flagship health reforms in Medicare and in its key programs, we know as sure as the night follows the day that the private sector is going to follow.

I cannot imagine doing that or privatizing the systems, turning them over to Wall Street or private insurance companies.

I think it is actually something that you would have the power to do without legislation.

Well, I can see the argument both ways, and we will continue in that discussion.

Unfortunately, not all Medicare Advantage is created equal.

I am still concerned that the EPA is failing to protect frontline communities already overburdened with toxic chemicals and other forms of pollution when it comes to that process.

I adamantly oppose the Biden administration's approval of fossil fuel projects, one project after another.

We are going to be having a hearing next Thursday in this committee specifically on them.

We pointed to the risk of higher launch prices and distorted pricing practices based on projections validated by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

If you and your loved ones do not have your health, everything else goes by the board.