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Salud Ortiz Carbajal is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 24th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Carbajal has focused on issues such as immigration reform, environmental protection, and veterans' affairs during his tenure in Congress. He has been vocal about the impact of immigration policies on local communities, advocating for humane treatment and support for immigrant families.
Mr. Speaker, if the port congestion and vessel backlogs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it is the importance of a resilient supply chain. H.R. 252, the Secure Our Ports Act, works to minimize interference in U.S…
I thank Mr. Espaillat for his remarks. Before I yield to our next speaker, I wanted to reiterate: Make no mistake, under this plan we can expect even higher prices for food and goods, and it further worsens our workforce shortages. The…
I thank the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Randall) for her words. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Espaillat), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and my good friend.
Today, I rise on behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. A number of members are going to come to provide testimony tonight about what we perceive is a betrayal of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle of the American people…
I’m sure you have heard and seen the recent policy changes affecting the Coast Guard, and many of you have felt the whirlwind effects in very tangible ways.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am proud to stand here as vice chair of the New Democrat Coalition to make it clear that we are here, 5 weeks into this new Congress, fighting to end the chaos of this new administration and get us…
May I inquire as to the amount of time remaining on both sides. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title III add the following: SEC. 309. FIRE SAFE ELECTRICAL CORRIDORS. (a) In…
I think my amendment provides a glimmer of hope in this bill that certainly could use some improvements. I am happy that my amendment is being considered. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on…
Budgetary decisions associated with the procurement of icebreakers cannot be made in a vacuum.
While recapitalization of the icebreaking fleet was identified as a priority almost two decades ago, we are still several years and over $1 billion away from the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter.
Unfortunately, the Coast Guard icebreaker mission is woefully underresourced.
I have major concern about the delayed PSC program and the amount of funding actually needed to just get one ship built.
The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with projecting sovereignty in the Arctic, which is a critically important mission.
If Congress does not double the Coast Guard's budget in 2026, the Service will either have to abandon the program, cease construction of Offshore Patrol Cutters, or cut significant portions of its operations.
As Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, I take my role of Coast Guard promoter very seriously.
The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with protecting the American people and safeguarding our national security interests along our shores and beyond.
I have major concerns about the funding needed to keep up with the backlog in infrastructure, the investment in the new assets such as cutters and helicopters, and everyday support services to the fleet.
In honor of National Aerospace Week, I rise to recognize the vital role the aerospace industry plays in our Nation's economy, security, and technological leadership. The United States is on the cutting edge of aerospace technology because…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as a proud marine veteran and the Representative for more than 34,000 of my fellow veterans across California's 24th Congressional District, I am proud to see the real impact that the…
Turning a ship as old and large as the Coast Guard takes strong leadership, time, and commitment.
Your leadership is instrumental in supporting Coasties. You have done an outstanding job leading the Service thus far.
While the new cutters and aircraft I have seen are great, the people who are charged with operating those assets are certainly strained.
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