The improvements included in the American Rescue Plan and in the legislation that we are considering today are long overdue and cannot come soon enough.

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Much-needed investments in these key areas will support this Nation in building back better--a top priority for both this body and the communities we serve.

The LIFT America Act makes critical investments to combat the climate crisis, expand broadband internet access, and revitalize America's lagging healthcare infrastructure.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and hello to our witnesses.

Fortunately, the LIFT Act includes $4.5 million for lead service line replacement, with a priority on environmental communities.

Today's legislation also invests over $100 million in clean energy, energy efficiency, clean ports, smart communities and electric vehicles.

I was part of an organization that created in this nation the first network of free feeding programs named Breakfast for Children Program.

Digital inequity and the digital divide have been a concern of ours for a very long time.

Well, thank you, Madam Chair. And I want to thank all of the witnesses for this superb hearing.

given the very positive and inspirational request from the Biden administration in that the vaccinations will be available to all Americans by the end of May