Eleanor Holmes Norton

I must say, the testimony that all of you have given has told me much I did not know about how innovation is proceeding, notwithstanding anything that happens in the Congress.

While we are fixing that, we must not take our eyes off of these fast-moving technological advances.

This is a fascinating time to be a member of this committee and this subcommittee.

Somebody needs to be in charge. My concern, Mr. Dodaro, is I can't say to my constituents, don't worry about it.

It needs to be led out of the White House. Back and forth.

Since several agencies would be involved, who should be in charge of coordinating the development of a strategy--cybersecurity strategy?

Would you tell me what the Federal strategy is for protecting national cybersecurity here and penetration globally from outside of the United States?

I have a bill called the Recover Act. In light of the negligence of the Federal Government, it seems to me that the very least we could do would be to give lifetime coverage.

I think Americans are increasingly terrified, wondering if anybody is protecting their cybersecurity.

It may not be enough, but it certainly is important to have this hearing.

I claim time in strong opposition to yet another amendment that interferes with another Member's district, indicating that there is more than one Member in this body that does not have enough to do at home. The Acting CHAIR. The…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama will be postponed. Amendment No. 84 Offered by Mr. Meadows The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I claim the time in strong opposition to this amendment interfering in the local affairs of the District of Columbia. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from the District of Columbia is recognized for 5 minutes.

It should not take statehood for any district to be treated with respect and fairness. We have been successful in cleaning up the D.C. appropriation in the past, and we will be successful again. The people of the District of Columbia will…

With the climate change throughout the country, we are seeing increasing flooding, that has been alluded to already in this hearing.

So I need to understand your use of that word, rather than perhaps a more critical use of language.

I am asking for a timeline, because I think this critical information going to the public is so important.

If it is in final review, you should be able to tell us when you expect it to be final.

When will Congress receive the action plan required by the FAST Act?

I mentioned in my opening remarks my concern that the agency does not have a reliable, easy-to-read system to verify the safety of a motor vehicle.

Usually, we are able to do something in our country when we see things going up and then we gradually take action...

I particularly appreciate this hearing, as well, Mr. Chairman, because in June of 2017 I wrote and requested a hearing...

The major concern I have, Mr. Chairman, is with the safety fitness determination rule.

Well, has the union done, your union or other Federal unions, done any work to document how that is happening?

So I don't understand how a collective bargaining contract can work at all if there's no official time in order to attend to--so somebody needs somebody to handle their particular grievance.