"It was under the prior administration, the Trump administration, that the EPA budget was effectively slashed, it was gutted."
"It is a threat that is happening today."
"The rights of foreign workers mining critical minerals is a serious issue."
"Medicaid is really important in my congressional district, very working class."
"As a chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I am concerned about the amount of Latinos that may lose coverage."
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify on my transportation and infrastructure priorities to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee."
"It's important for the committee to provide oversight and get answers to ensure the Corps implements the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in line with Congressional intent."
"We need further research and innovation to develop zero-emission ships that will improve air quality and reduce climate pollution."
"My district includes the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port by container volume in the country."
"It is important for the committee to provide oversight and get answers to ensure the Corps implements the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in line with congressional intent."
"We will need further research and innovation to develop zero-emission ships that will improve air quality and reduce climate pollution."
"This is part of the Biden administration's Justice40 initiative."