If this government shuts down this weekend because of the demands of the far right and this congress, it would severely undermine faith in the American democratic system.

Last Congress, I introduced the Strengthening Courts for Kids and Families Act.

This hearing begins our important work this Congress on evaluating challenges faced by Americans' most vulnerable children within our Nation's child welfare system.

That legislation transformed Congress' approach to child welfare by moving away from the historic practice of providing funding solely after a child entered foster care.

We should all be worried about the legislative authority of Congress being usurped by the executive branch.

What measures do you believe Congress can take today to ensure that we prevent the influence of malicious foreign actors in and around our Nation's schools?

As Members of Congress, you swore oaths to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

I look forward to continuing to work with my House and Senate colleagues to ensure that we get this bill finalized and enacted into law as soon as possible.

Yesterday, we received the quarterly patient safety data that was mandated by Representative Frank Mrvan's EHR Transparency Act in the last Congress.

Too often, the people who make decisions about healthcare have never had to choose between paying for medicine or paying rent. We need real representation in Congress.

I will always lean in and see if I can hear your voice, Congresswoman.

Last Congress, on the morning of January 7, 2021, then chair of this Committee, Zoe Lofgren, asked the prior Capitol Police inspector general to drop all of their pending work and evaluate the department's preparation for the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

Congress should be focused on expanding access to the ballot and ensuring voters in every State have access to the franchise.

Fortunately, there is much that Congress can do.

I mean, if Congress passed such language, how would a data broker take advantage of that situation?

Thank you very much. The gentleman yields back. I now recognize the gentleman from Texas, Dr. Burgess, for his 5 minutes of questioning.

Thank you. And that is exactly why we need to be so careful when we are crafting these laws and why we have to ensure that ADPPA is as strong as it was in the last Congress, if not stronger.

I am proud to champion the fifth reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act with my colleague, Congresswoman Schrier.