I think it is really important for this Department to have the staffing necessary because, as you noted, this is a department that should rely on facts, data, and information, in order to make its decisions.

I rise today to introduce a bill that requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii. The U.S…

reserving the right to object, the majority of the minors who become pregnant tell their parents about the pregnancy even when they plan to seek an abortion. But it is not always possible or even advisable that a parent be informed. For…

I rise today regarding the second impeachment of Donald Trump. The House managers made their case. Based on the evidence they presented and the events we all experienced, Donald Trump should be convicted and prohibited for holding office…

your goal should be to get every single one of them vaccinated, assuming that they are not going to object to getting a vaccine.

I hope that you are making concerted efforts to reach out to the veterans in Guam and American Samoa.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I know that I can count on you to work with me on addressing the concerns relating to invasive species.

I note, as several have already noted, how historic and important it is that you will be the first Native American woman--Native American and woman--to serve as Secretary of the Interior.

I also wanted to give you an opportunity, once again, to emphasize the importance of working in a bipartisan manner.

I expect that you will be very committed to working with us on Native foreign issues, as well as the issues relating to other indigenous peoples like the Alaska Natives and American Indians.

We have a very ambitious plan, an attainable goal of becoming fuel efficient and energy efficient by 2045.