Instead of rigging the economy in favor of the rich and powerful, it's time to rewrite the rules to make the economy work for everyday Americans.

Since January, President Trump and congressional Republicans have broken promise after promise to working people.

I cannot support this bill in its present form before us today, since it would severely harm workers' rights by stripping hundreds of thousands of workers employed at Indian owned tribal enterprises of their voice in the workplace.

I strongly support the sovereignty of the Native American Nations. I believe we need to promote their rights to self-governance, as well as their independence.

You guys need to speak up for your people, their education, and the appalling state of the education ran by the Department of Interior is not something that I can say I am proud of, to be an American.

The legislation would simply restore the intent of Congress that tribal governments should not be treated as private sector employers under the NLRA.

Where tribal sovereignty is undermined or threatened in any way, we have no choice but to take a strong stand.

Sovereignty means that these decisions must be left to the tribes, not federal bureaucrats.

I remain extremely concerned about the brownfield sites in my district and across the Nation that have yet to be remediated.

I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to reauthorize and strengthen this critical program.

The Brownfields Program is a proven catalyst for redevelopment and revitalization that is truly, truly needed.