"The ongoing public health crisis has heightened the importance and the important role of clean water that it plays in our society in keeping communities safe and healthy."
"Every person in this country regardless of race, income, or ZIP Code deserves the right to clean, reliable, and safe drinking water and sanitation services."
"How would long-term investments in water affordability programs contribute to resiliency of these communities?"
"The Open Back Better Act does just that. And I am looking forward to further discussing this bill with you and working with you and your team."
"As we continue to move toward greater reliance on electricity, we need to do more to fix the vulnerabilities in our energy systems and better guard against future disasters."
"Thank you, Secretary Becerra, for joining us and presenting the administration's fiscal year 2022 funding request for HHS."
"Ultimately, we must ensure that high-quality broadband is truly accessible for all."
"In the wake of a pandemic, we have seen a phenomenal growth in telework, telehealth, distance learning, and the urgent need for digital literacy."
"That is why I joined my good friend Mr. Veasey of Texas in advocating for Emergency Broadband Connections Act inclusion in the December COVID bill."
"I am proud to colead with Mr. Veasey the Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act, because all households need reliable, affordable access to the internet."
"the current system is not sustainable and that the focus really needs to be on making sure that Americans are well and safe."