"Until Congress fully funds the IHS, the Indian Health System will never be able to fully overcome its challenges and fulfill its trust obligations."
"We need to identify the best projects and avoid over-studying, undue delays, and build a better system."
"We need storage and better conveyance capacity for agricultural water supplies, for drinking water, for recreation, and for the environment."
"We shouldn't have to wait for a crisis to make good decisions. We should be proactive."
"If we want California agricultural production and the associated food security that accompanies it, we need to meaningfully invest in our infrastructure."
"I think both bills address existing barriers to tribal economic development and were previewed at the Subcommittee's first oversight hearing earlier this month."
"This is a very important one and a step addressing the paternalism of the Federal Government with regard to tribes, amplifying tribal self-determination and amplifying the very critical issue of sover..."
"I thank the Chair for including the TOXIC Act in today's hearing, as well as Mr. LaMalfa for partnering with me to introduce the bill."
"The TOXIC Act will help us restore the long-term health of our ecosystems, restrict the cross-border flow of toxic contaminants, protect public health and consumers, and support regulated cannabis bus..."
"I'm glad that after nearly 20 years of debate in Congress on trespass cultivation, we're finally moving toward a long-term solution."
"It is beyond ironic that Rep. Boebert is working to undermine the will of Colorado voters to bring back wolves to the state."