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This project is especially timely for areas in my home district, such as San Luis Obispo County, that may need Federal assistance to take full advantage of this budding energy industry.

We must ensure this project is fully funded and fully delivered.

Despite the agency's importance as one of the six branches of our military, the Coast Guard is chronically underfunded and overextended even during its largest recapitalization effort since World War II.

The expansion of the Training Center Cape May is the expansion of the Coast Guard itself, and we must expand the Coast Guard to meet the national security challenges of our 21st century.

I applaud you for the creation of the Climate Risk Unit to focus on mitigating climate-related risks.

I am very supportive of the steps the United States and the international community have taken to hold Putin and Russia as accountable and isolate him and his oligarchs from the global economy.

I would like to express my support for H.R. 6865, this year's Coast Guard Authorization Act, which is named in honor of our departed colleague, Mr. Don Young, who tirelessly advocated for the Coast Guard and maritime issues in his many…

We need to know that the Coast Guard-inspected vessels will be as safe as possible for passengers, as well as crewmembers.

I share my deepest condolences to the victims' families, some of whom have joined us here today.

No amount of compensation can bring back a loved one or make the pain go away, but it is necessary to hold the responsible parties accountable.

The United States has a history of taking a reactionary approach to safety, creating maritime safety laws after tragedies.

The Board also highlights the importance of safety management systems on all types of vessels to prepare crews for emergency scenarios.

It is the responsibility of Congress to prioritize the lives and public safety of crews and passengers.

It took congressional action to force the Coast Guard's hand. This is of great concern to me.

Oversight of safety measures is vital to protecting lives and property.

I want to thank President Biden and his administration for the commitment to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine in close coordination and collaboration with not only NATO allies but partners across the world.

Russia will employ counterspace capabilities, like jamming and spoofing of the Global Positioning System.

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Investing in renewable energies and transitioning away from fossil fuels is crucial in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Broadband access is required to participate in the modern economy.

California has long been the country's top agricultural state. Let me repeat that: top agricultural state, and leading the fight against climate change.

USDA offers so many beneficial programs and grants to farmers and ranchers.

The work you all do in administering these very important programs is essential to providing people across the country with nutritious food and preventing millions from going hungry.

SNAP is critical to ensuring millions of Americans do not go hungry.

We need a farm bill that clearly sees and addresses these issues--most importantly land access.