I have been working to advance the SURVIVE Act, which would set aside 5 percent of the Crime Victims Fund to be allocated directly to tribes.

It is crucial that we listen to the voices of Native communities.

I have been working to advance the SURVIVE Act, which would set aside 5 percent of the Crime Victims Fund to be allocated directly to tribes.

My concern with user fees, again, are farmers and ranchers being able to access the markets on a cost-effective basis.

It is my opinion that that should not be a large federally funded government program, but instead USDA can play a role.

This place is the center of democracy in the free world and it has freedom of movement for any one of our constituents who wants to come here.

Through TRICARE, are you providing enough mental health services and providers for our service members?

I am co-sponsoring with Senator Cortez Masto the Bridging Agency and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act, BADGES.

There is incredible diversity among the 700-plus reservations across the United States.

I am glad to hear you say that. Thank you so much.

the public was prevented from freely entering the House Office Buildings to engage their legislators and redress their grievances, a constitutionally protected activity under the First Amendment.

This is the fantastic push and pull that exists here.

I have concerns about that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Chairman Powell, for being here.

I have been working to advance the SURVIVE Act, which would set aside 5 percent of the Crime Victims Fund to be allocated directly to tribes.

The single best way to do it, whether it is in an open forum or a robust forum, is that you have to be involved in the final decision.

For 1,026 days, the House of Representatives was closed to the public.

Yes, and you hit the nail on the head. That is really important.