Eleanor Holmes Norton

The Trump Administration's immigration policies were not about border security. They were about xenophobia, demonization, and cruelty.

Our Nation is experiencing an epidemic of traffic fatalities, including alarming increases in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.

The influx of $110 billion that the IIJA authorized for highway projects was certainly a monumental step toward improving our nation's roadways and bridges.

The DOT has deviated from the bipartisan agreement reached during the IIJA's negotiation.

I commend your dedication to addressing these critical issues that directly impact the truckload industry.

Making that a priority to not only find additional water sources, but to prepare for any type of contingency, would be wise.

Environmental regulations must be examined by all parties involved, vetting the unintended consequences of such laws.

The District of Columbia, which I represent, is wholly reliant on the Potomac River for its drinking water.

Every Member in this room today, whether they voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or not, has at least one project funded in their congressional district.

One of the things I am most proud of in my career was, when I was with the Delaware Department of Transportation, we went from 23rd to 4th in bicycle-friendly States, because we recognize that active transportation is a critical part of…

This poses a grave risk, both to the operations of the Federal Government, and, of course, to DC residents.

the Biden-Harris Administration recognizes the need to bolster our domestic supply chains, especially for critical minerals.

I thank the chair and ranking member for holding this hearing to emphasize the importance of passing a long-term Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill soon.

As the cochair of the Quiet Skies Caucus and the Member who represents the District of Columbia, which is plagued by aviation noise, I would like to use this opportunity to highlight two provisions I got included in the House-passed FAA…

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bost). The gentlewoman from the District of Columbia is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank my good friend for yielding. Mr. Chair, I strongly oppose this amendment. This amendment would prohibit the use of funds in this bill for the purchase or construction of any new building in the District of Columbia. The purchase or…

I strongly oppose this amendment. This amendment would prohibit the District of Columbia from using its local funds to carry out the section of D.C.'s Immunization of School Students Act of 1979 that required students to receive a COVID-19…

I strongly oppose this amendment. This amendment would prohibit the District of Columbia from using its local funds to require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. How D.C. spends its local funds, which consists of local taxes and…

I thank my good friend for yielding to me. Madam Speaker, I rise to strongly oppose this rule and the fiscal year 2024 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. The bill blocks, repeals, or amends ten laws and policies…

I strongly oppose this amendment. This amendment would eliminate $150 million in Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. This funding, which Congress has provided…

That means access to higher education without fear of crippling debt.

Apprenticeships provide on-the-job learning and experiences that prepare students for well-paying careers.

Throughout my service in Congress, I have fought to make certain my constituents can access the opportunities they need to build the futures they want.

The problem is that too many of my constituents and too many people around the Nation do not really have a real choice to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Thank you. And I would like to thank subcommittee Chair Crawford for holding this hearing on the status of the Highway Trust Fund.