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Federal firefighters and their families cannot continue to sacrifice and put themselves in harm's way to protect us all, only to be denied healthcare benefits simply because they cannot prove a work-related illness was linked to one…

Thank you for the opportunity today to testify in support of my bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act.

In all these years, this is the first time this critical bill has received a hearing.

It is not fair that Federal firefighters are being denied access to benefits that their local counterparts receive, especially when they fight the same fires and expose themselves to the same risks.

The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act ensures Federal firefighters receive the same access to disability and retirement benefits as their peers.

I commend Chair DeFazio's work on this historic legislation, which provides vital investment in the country's infrastructure.

I look forward to a productive conversation on shoring up the Coast Guard's aging infrastructure.

As a veteran myself, I am committed to ensuring that our brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country, along with their families, have the resources they need.

The Military Hunger Prevention Act (H.R. 2339), a bipartisan bill I co-led with Members of this Subcommittee, including Representative Panetta, Ranking Member Bacon, and Representative Baird, would create a basic needs allowance to support…

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives, and has created supply chain disruption.

I am appalled that I was not notified of this investigation or of these circumstances at the Academy.

I also expect the Coast Guard to set an example for industry, to work within its own ranks and within the maritime industry to ensure women feel safe and stop this culture.

Keeping farmers and ranchers in production is vital to food, and of course, our national security.

I welcome this administration's decision to strategically withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021.

I am disappointed that the Administration's National Maritime Strategy remains incomplete.

We must support our servicemembers with every resource available to carry out their missions.

I hope that under new leadership, we see that change.

The Coast Guard is chronically underfunded and overextended.

diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, or DEIJ, issues in the Coast Guard are a major concern, and the time for substantive action is long overdue.

Promise made, promise kept.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The gentleman is right, Madam Speaker, COVID really devastated my community, but, more importantly, SALT also landed a devastating punch. This issue is about proud Californians who pay more than their…

Local and regional food systems are critical for both rural economies and addressing food insecurity in the United States.

This will help create new jobs and allow us to move towards a more resilient future by investing in renewable energy.

I can't stress enough the importance of this issue to my constituents.

Fishermen need to be part of the planning process and are important co-users of our oceans.