I just want to make a note, Mr. Chairman, that we are moving into an area where diversity in Government contracting really means something.

it is imperative that we take proactive steps to mitigate the risk of these attacks to the maximum extent possible.

I have worked with my colleague Mr. Walberg of Michigan on a bill that codifies the work that DOE has already been conducting.

As policymakers, we all want to ensure that we are providing DOE and each of the agencies all of the authorities and resources that they need to comprehensively address the cyber threats that our Nation faces.

Mr. Chairman, the issue of cybersecurity is always prevalent in the minds of members of this subcommittee, as well as in the minds of the American public, as we have heard of many instances of cyber attacks and cyber probes, both…

It has really been refreshing to hear your testimony this morning.

the issue of cybersecurity is always a permanent component of our mindset among members of this subcommittee

our energy grid is constantly being attacked, almost daily, by state actors as well as by other entities who would try to do us harm.

Mr. Walberg and I introduced H.R. 5174, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, earlier this spring.

Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4606, the Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act. Madam Chair, this bill is unnecessary, as the Department of Energy has already finalized a rule that would approve any application to…

Chicago is experiencing an epidemic of violence particularly as it relates to our young people and Facebook has already been confirmed as an asset that is being used by some of these young people to commit violence.