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President Biden has set an ambitious goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind in the United States by 2030.

I have continuously advocated for critical disaster assistance for growers who are impacted by smoke taint.

Going back to my days as the county supervisor, I fought to make sure the Central Coast was a leader in the clean energy economy. I helped get the first large-scale solar project in Santa Barbara County across the finish line and called it…

This is an important issue and requires our attention not only to determine the root causes of the problem, but also to hear potential solutions to alleviate the strain on our supply chain and prevent disruptions in the future.

Ports across the United States are experiencing unprecedented congestion and record container volumes.

We support the Federal Maritime Commission's current efforts to investigate these reports, and call on the Commission to quickly resolve this critical issue.

Thank you very much. I am going to work on that issue with Ranking Member Gibbs.

If the reports are true, such practices would be unreasonable and would hurt millions of producers across the nation.

We write to express concern with the reported practices of certain vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) related to the denial of carriage for agricultural commodities.

Ensuring that all children have consistent access to fresh and nutritious food year-round is critical for our kids to be able to grow up healthy and prepare for any career they might choose, including maybe even serving in Congress.

Nutrition security is critical at all stages of a child's development.

I believe the evidence supports transitioning those places currently covered by NAP to SNAP.

I was proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan because I knew it was the transformational investment we needed to get the pandemic under control and our economy back on track. Two months later, it is clear the investment has paid off. We…

I was shocked when I first came to Congress to learn that the DOD, the Department had never had a completed clean audit.

I am grateful for the port becoming the greenest port in the Nation, and helping alleviate the public health concerns.

The International Maritime Organization has set an ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 50 percent before 2050, but that is not possible unless the industry takes immediate and aggressive action.

Climate change is the most important challenge of our time.

Thank you for the honor and opportunity to testify on April 15, 2021 at the 'Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology' Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing.

I am convinced that, if we think outside the box, we can bolster our maritime industry, create new jobs, and position America as a leader in maritime technologies.

I am convinced that if we think outside the box, we can bolster our maritime industry, create new jobs, and position America as the leader in maritime technologies.

I look forward to my colleague Mr. DesJarlais supporting President Biden's immigration proposal to address those very important issues.

the transportation sector is a large emitter of harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

the electrification of our transportation sector help protect our environment?

H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act that I and my colleagues on this committee helped write.

A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic requires bold investment, and that is what the American Rescue Plan is. This bill invests $20 billion to get shots in arms and make sure everyone knows where, when, and how to get a vaccine. Many students are…