Janice Hahn: “I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline) to speak in support of this important…”

I couldn't agree with you more, especially at a time when we need more, not fewer providers for these services.

I take it very personal and very--I am very responsible about keeping the people of my district safe.

I certainly want to make our aid more efficient and accountable, but not if it means compromising a critical industry for our national security.

My colleagues and I in the Transportation Committee, both Democrats and Republicans, decided to address this injustice in May when we passed a bipartisan bill that included the provision to finally take the harbor maintenance trust fund…