I believe with our leadership, we can really make the significant difference as needed to improve clean drinking water.

Mitigating our use of mining can help preserve our natural ecosystems because it would lessen land degradation and water and air pollution.

As the demand for lithium-mined batteries continue to grow, we must implement policies that promote circularity to ensure that we are getting the most of our natural resources and are protecting public health and the environment in the…

Improperly disposed-of batteries can end up in landfills that have the potential to release toxic chemicals into the environment.

Right now we have the opportunity to protect our environment, safeguard our public health, and strengthen our national security with clean energy from critical minerals found right here in the United States.

Antimicrobial resistance is a problem here at home and around the world.

I think we have two problems with the physician shortage crisis that I have been working on.

We don't have a strategic plan or an idea or objectives to help create the incentives for where we need the doctors.

A postantibiotic era in which common infections and minor injuries can kill is a very real possibility for the 21st century.

We should be focusing thinking ahead for that next airborne deadly pandemic on how can we save lives, how can we lower transmission, and how can we keep kids safely in school.

In my district alone, I have four DSH hospitals: Pioneer, El Centro, Palo Verde, and San Gorgonio hospitals, all of which will be significantly impacted by these cuts.

Unlocking the potential that lithium batteries have to offer in a safe and responsible way will have an enormous impact on our national security, economy, and energy independence.

Taking the time to invest in responsible methods of extracting lithium is critical to the well-being of our local communities.

We need to put people above politics and take care of people.

I am a physician and a public health expert. And social distancing has been a long-term public health basic way of lowering transmission for deadly airborne viruses.

I am especially glad the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which will eliminate the pending cuts to disproportionate share hospital payments for the next 2 years, is included in this hearing for consideration.

Can you expand on what the administration wants to do to increase access to community health workers?

I am working on legislation on--to increase access to community health workers and promotoras, and would love to partner with you on those efforts moving forward.

We also need to address the healthcare provider shortage that is plaguing our country.

Indeed the Inflation Reduction Act passed into law last year is a critical first step in the shift towards clean energy.

climate change is real. Pollution is real. And it affects the underserved, marginalized, underresourced communities more than it does the others.

House Republicans' extreme budget cuts would slash funding for the 988 Suicide Lifeline.

House Republicans are trying to pull the wool over the American people's eyes.

That is why I am proud to have joined Ranking Member Pallone to introduce the Doctors of Community Act, which will permanently fund the Teaching Health Centers program and result in the largest expansion of the program since its creation.

I have been a long-time advocate for the Teaching Health Center program and have introduced bills to extend the authorization time and as well as increasing funding because I believe in its mission, and I believe that it works.