Let me remind folks again, last Congress, Democrats secured more than $1 billion to finally address the staff shortages and challenges with resources that are such an important part of slowing down permitting review by Federal agencies.

Most of us agree that this is a crisis that urgently needs to be addressed.

Let me emphasize nothing in NOAA's portfolio is optional.

So, our Republican friends need to decide: do they want to move projects faster or play politics?

For 120 years the Federal Government and the State Government have promised the American people that they would keep it pristine, ecologically healthy, and intact not only for us, but for my children and my grandchildren and the children…

The President's FY 2024 budget includes a $24.7 million increase in urban Indian programs.

We cannot do it alone, so I continue to say our partners and allies play a key role as we work together to counter the aggressive and malign behavior that seeks to erode rules-based international order.

I remain committed to working with you to ensure your organizations have the resources and authorities required to address these challenges in an era of great power competition.

Arizona is home to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, which serves a crucial role in keeping Americans across the country safe.

Since it is pretty obvious which of those I prefer, and which would objectively make the most sense if we are having a serious discussion of water needs in the year 2023, instead of 1923.

These realities are even worse for Indigenous women and girls, which is why we have worked together in the past legislation addressing this crisis of violence.