The witness testimony today and in our earlier hearings laid out multiple examples of how after the Shelby County decision communities were forced to bring Section 2 cases as States formerly under preclearance immediately passed laws--or…

But essentially, those elections took place with maps that were later found to be unlawful, and, therefore, Native Americans did not have the kind of representation for 7 years while laws were being passed.

the failure to have representation often leads to policies, legislative policies, that don't assist those particular communities.

I would just like to also echo many of the words that we heard today about diversifying our STEM workforce and our aerospace workforce.

I do appreciate the support for the orphaned wells bill that I have sponsored.

NASA is also extremely important as an economic engine for all of our States.

I am tremendously excited to see the increases for the Earth Sciences Program at NASA in this budget because I think they're extremely important.

This budget strives to do that and requests a mandatory appropriation of $153 billion.

I just think this is a place where we need to look to make sure we are actually meeting demand.

I have concerns given what a unique year it is to make very long-term impactful decisions based on data, in what may be a year that is a complete anomaly.

NASA's work is critical, of course, not only to taking us to the far reaches of space, but also for understanding our planet here at home.

Could these school construction needs benefit from the President's Jobs Plan?

The needs in Indian Country are a trust responsibility.

We have to take action now to address the water needs of our communities and climate change.

It is so humbling, and such an honor to be able to see you serving our Nation.

The American people know that the science is clear, and that we must urgently address climate change.

Veterans deserve more than just words of gratitude for their sacrifice when they return home.

We have talked a little bit about the unique challenges that rural veterans face but, you know, access to care in-person or via telehealth, it is just hard recruiting and retaining primary care and specialty providers.