Mazie Hirono: “I would really like this Committee, Mr. Chairman, to focus very clearly on the obligations of these other Departments…”

The First Step Act has seen a lot of success, and it was done in a bipartisan way.

I want to start by thanking my colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin, for pointing out the need for mental health services in our country and the disparities that exist in our country in providing such services. I thank Senator Cardin.

I believe that both of you would be able to do that.

As The Trump regime and Congressional Republicans continue to attack healthcare and diversity initiatives from all fronts, working to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible to all has never been more relevant.