Lisa Blunt Rochester

As Delawareans, we are not only concerned about the damage to our homes, but we are also concerned about how the ongoing impacts of climate change and extreme weather events will impact our State's economy and natural heritage.

Those of us trapped in the gallery, we lived it, ducking, crawling under over railings, hands knees, the sounds, the smells. We had a front row seat to what lies, hate or plain old misinformation conjures. We went from victims, to…

Thank you so much, Madam Chairwoman, for this very important hearing, I yield back.

I think you are correct.

The internet's remarkable power and potential have been used to create, unite, and innovate. Unfortunately, it has also been misused by bad actors to misinform, divide, and distract, preying on unsuspecting Americans.

Like my colleagues, I have heard from parents, small businesses, State officials, and even children about the devastation that illicit fentanyl has inflicted on Delaware communities and families.

We need to work together to ensure that all Americans are safe from chemical harm.

These bipartisan amendments were an important step toward reforming the Federal Government's approach to chemical safety.

My bipartisan bill, H.R. 2295, the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program, otherwise known as the HELP Act, which I am leading with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, would address that issue head on.

Investing in our infectious disease workforce is not only a matter of pandemic preparedness, but a matter of health equity.

This is why I was so pleased to be leading the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act, H.R. 1956, with Congressman Smith.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and by 2035 nearly half of the U.S. population will have some form of heart disease.

I would like to thank Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester and Adrian Smith for championing the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act.

Passing these bills will be an important step in Building Back Better.

I am so proud that our committee is working toward solutions and also proud to have worked alongside Representatives Malinowski and Kinzinger to introduce two bipartisan pieces of legislation.

I think you are right, there is a lot of interest because all of us are being touched by this.

I was hoping that maybe you could talk a little bit about how we can--first of all, were there provisions in my bill that would have helped your situation?

I wanted to say, I had a few questions, of which I can submit in writing, but I wanted you to know how grateful we are for you standing up and speaking up and speaking out.

I think it was Kala, and then I heard Mr. Carter, and I heard Ms. Castor use the word 'voice,' that you are the voice of millions.

It is essential that stakeholders have the tools and the ability to actually have that funding to meaningfully participate.

I want to first applaud the Commission for finally taking the step to establish the Office of Public Participation.

I was proud to introduce the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act, H.R. 2125, which would expand comprehensive tobacco cessation coverage to all Medicaid and CHIP enrollees.

We know that maternal mental health is deeply tied to and predicted by the social determinants of health.

It is a bipartisan bill, the Moms Matter Act, H.R. 909, which is part of the Momnibus.

I am also pleased to see two bills from the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act being discussed today.