I will add to that, we had a hearing earlier this year in this Committee to discuss, again, the NAGPRA Act and how it is applied to protect tribal funerary objects, patrimony and remains.

Mr. Chairman, I want to thank those who have come before the Committee for your testimony today, for your input, and for your advocacy for so many, knowing that it is personal for so many of you.

I am disappointed that CMS and IHS are not testifying today, as we know they were pivotal in the response to COVID-19.

This pandemic was not only a public health crisis, but a crisis affecting our health systems and the delivery of healthcare.

The Federal Government has a responsibility to promote data-sharing throughout all health systems.

You are looking for some steps.

We owe some steps to you.

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to my first session summer interns for the month of June; that is Harold Monroe, Gracelyn Gohr, Charlee Korthuis, Dustin Lozano, Calvin Ureda, Jenna Walker, and Braxton Zink…

I have come to the floor this afternoon to speak about a measure that I will be introducing this week with my colleague from California, Senator Feinstein. We have entitled this bill Bruce's Law in memory of a young Alaskan, Robert…

DHHL applauds the leadership of this committee by both Senators Schatz and Murkowski in passing NAHASDA reauthorization.

Work with Alaska Natives has strengthened our programs here.

DHHL applauds the leadership of this Committee by both Senator Schatz and Senator Murkowski in passing NAHASDA reauthorization.

As warming increases in the Arctic region, sea ice coverage is decreasing.

A large percentage of these contaminated lands, as you know, have not yet been cleaned up, and the Federal government, for too long, has not shown any real willingness or interest to accept the responsibility that is theirs, for the…

it is just an imperative that we continue to work together to ensure that Alaska receives the intended benefits from these investments.

I want to thank the Administrator for being here this morning, for the engagement that you have had with each of us on issues.

I appreciate what you have done so far, but we are here in the committee now, we are talking about providing resources and to help drive new initiatives within the Agency.

I have always prioritized funding for EPA programs that really do focus on getting tangible results in providing cleaner air, cleaner water, and support for our lands across the country.

I believe that the new WOTUS Rule proposed last year is too broad, and it fails to recognize the special characteristics on the ground in Alaska.

I share the Chairman's desire, and concern, and knowing what we can anticipate with regards to the guidance.

I am very proud of what we were able to include with over $60 billion in needed investments to our aging infrastructure through EPA programs.

We have got to start making meaningful impact on PFAS contamination while we wait for Federal standards.

We have challenges in Alaska with recycling efforts, just limited capacity.

Well, if there is a new proposed rule, we want to make sure that there is going to be plenty of opportunity for public review and comment on that.

we have got a situation where we don't have the technology, or the standards to--that are in place to appropriately address this issue.