The federal government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes.

I am committed to getting reliable broadband and other basic utilities to Helene and her family.

the American Rescue Plan has already created more jobs than during any other presidency

credit where credit is due, this is really a work that, Senator Domenici and Senator Bingaman started a very effective program

I have seen border wall built in some of the most insane and unrealistic areas where, frankly, it is the wrong solution.

I just think this rule was horribly written, and I would urge you to revisit it as soon as possible.

If you need additional authorities, please ask for them, because I think this is critical.

I want to start with the statement and just say how deeply unsatisfied I am with the current WOTUS rule.

If confirmed, what are you going to do to modernize the BIA and its partnerships so it is there to support tribes and protect non-tribal members, especially in situations like the example I provided?

What you and Mr. Atkinson did in the fall of 2019 to protect a key whistleblower and get information to Congress cost you your jobs.

I simply want to make sure that the Intelligence Community IGs are better protected from political pressure and retaliation.

I was proud to introduce the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Enhancement Act to provide $3 billion to address the backlog of water infrastructure projects documented by IHS.

Yes or no, will you commit to working with me in your role as Assistant Secretary to support tribal governments in creating complete censuses of households on tribal lands and lack basic utility infrastructure?

I personally had to go down to moderate a meeting between FEMA, the Navajo Nation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the local county government to try to figure out what was going on and make sure we could expend those funds.

The upcoming legislation puts New Mexico at the forefront on this national issue.

fair recognition for their work is long overdue and I am grateful that New Mexico has recognized this.

Transparency seems to be a fundamental issue here, Dr. Kim. Do you think that there is power, and even power with respect to negotiation, in that transparency?

I very much appreciate that the Biden administration is devoting significant resources into addressing the substance use disorder crisis.