I thank Chairman Nadler and Chairwoman Lofgren for their incredible leadership on this important bill. I rise in support of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that will improve the H-2A agricultural visa program to…

when we make that investment, not only will it do right by the American economy, and job creation, and pay for itself many times over, but it is also going to help, when we do it right, reestablish American leadership on the issue of…

Last week, we mourned half a million American lives lost to the coronavirus. Their absence in our communities is difficult to comprehend. Sadly, many are facing the reality that it has now been more than a year without their loved ones…

I thank the gentleman and I also thank the chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and my fellow Arizonan, dean of our delegation, Congressman Raul Grijalva, for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, when people think of Arizona, they…

the increase in the number of forest fires... a direct result of climate change.

climate change has been as devastating in Arizona as anywhere else.

the possible collapse of the Colorado River as a water source for millions.

Donald Trump is the first President in the history of this Republic to incite a violent insurrection against our own government, against our own people. It is a shocking betrayal of his oath of office and our American values. We don't know…

Over the last few hours, we have seen the consequences of dangerous un-American rhetoric; an armed insurrection against the seat of government of the most powerful country on Earth; a breach of this Capitol building to attack Congress…

The original intended balance has been tilted askew.

We need to modernize Section 512 to meet the challenges of the modern age.

I am a huge fan of the DBE program.

The effectiveness of our laws and the respect given to them by the American people rely on independent fair decisions from our judiciary.

Without her, our American judicial system and way of life would be far different.

The Justice in Policing Act is an essential first step.

We have work to do so that George Floyd and Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Walter Scott, Antonio Arce, and too many others will not have died in vain and have their lives spur us to action.

There is no greater tragedy in our history.

Yesterday the House fulfilled a critical duty. We passed an emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus to make sure that we give public health officials across America the tools to help keep Americans healthy. My State, Arizona, had…

For the Trump administration to treat it with such disregard shows the lengths this Administration is willing to go to fulfill a wasteful campaign promise.

Listening to and respecting the concerns of the Tohono O'odham Nation is the right thing to do.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for organizing this very important hearing.

Those programs were authorized at $5 million annually, and they do have broad bipartisan and industry support, and they were fully funded as part of the fiscal 2020 appropriations process.

I want to give you an opportunity to address this issue. You mentioned the importance of establishing an Office of Self-Governance within the Department of Transportation. I couldn't agree more.

I am out of time, but I will be submitting a question as it relates to funding challenges that our Tribal Nations face...

It has been 18 years since this committee last had a hearing on Tribal transportation needs. It is long overdue.