"I think people demanded it. I think that`s why people voted for us."
"Equally important, the legislation strengthens local hire policy."
"Now, more than ever, on the tail end of a pandemic that has devastated communities but especially those of African-Americans and Latinos, who make up the heart of essential workers, we need to take bo..."
"Our nation's transportation system is in desperate need of investment--and especially, equitable investment that elevates communities of color and minority- and women-owned businesses."
"I’d like to call your attention to an intractable issue affecting the 37th Congressional District."
"I urge the committee to keep this provision in its entirety in the final infrastructure package."
"Local hire policy will help uplift our District's long-term economic trajectory."
"It's clear Congressional and White House policy are aligned on this issue."
"Our Nation's transportation system, we all know, is in desperate need of investment, and especially equitable investment that elevates different communities."
"The 'Build Local, Hire Local Act,' is designed to create opportunities for all Americans--veterans, the formerly incarcerated, and the disabled--so we reinvest in our nation equitably."
"I believe that our Witness Hathaway said that we need to have systemic reforms to the War Powers Resolution."