Nikema Williams

As recovery proceeds, we have to ensure that it is equitable.

Ensuring that this program is able to provide benefits for employees who missed work due to COVID-19, like both many state-run and federal employee compensation programs, is both essential and common sense.

We need to make sure also that there are strong labor protections attached to those.

It goes without saying that I have a lot of constituents working in the transportation sector.

We have the evidence that these programs work.

It was the big banks. That is who did it.

The majority of my colleagues are millionaires. They are in an income bracket that is so disconnected from the majority of American people.

People. People are too important to fail. People in our country.

They are closing the door on saving for children's education, the opportunity to build businesses, and the ability to retire with dignity.

It is important that members of traditionally marginalized communities have access to the aviation profession.

Are there specific practices that Congress should consider encouraging, and what policy tools do you recommend we employ to incentivize these practices?

Diversity is what makes America strong.

Can you tell us more about those pathways?

As we move forward with this work, we need to focus on breaking down barriers that folks face getting a decent home.

It shouldn't matter how often you have to move or what ZIP code you are moving to.

Thank you so much, and I have no additional questions. I am looking forward to working with you on implementing this program and getting everyone the access and information that they need to continue to voice their concerns and be a part…

We have a lot of work to do to make sure that our aviation workforce represents the diversity of the congressional district and the Nation that it serves.

Well, Ms. Lagrone, I am confused about the statement in your testimony.

I just want to make sure that the committee is clear on what the true reason is that GLO was not able to use Harvey damage assessments in the scoring criteria...

Natural disasters are unexpected and devastating, but even if we can't predict when and where they are going to happen, there is one thing that we can prepare for: We can design the strongest possible Federal framework for disaster…

But, Ms. Lagrone, what we have reviewed, you would have to agree that it is not correct, it is false to maintain that under the rule that you cite, GLO was not able to tie back CDBG-MIT funding to Harvey...

The people of Georgia's 5th District want financial services that are responsible and help them improve their lives, and it is our responsibility to make sure that any financial innovations, including digital assets, meet that bar.

Often in Congress, it is up to us to write the rules of the road while the road is being built.

It is important that we ensure consumer protection when it comes to digital assets, but we also have to be sure that we are protecting the health of the broader economy.

My top priority in Congress is ensuring that those most marginalized remain at the center of our policy considerations.