We need to create that STARTUP. The challenges we face I would describe it not just a hockey stick.

This is going to come off more harsh than I mean it, but, you know, we went through this crisis...

Yesterday, it was reported that U.S. officials were aware more than a year ago of Russian bounties on the lives of our troops and, further, that President Trump received written intelligence in February, 4 months ago. If true, this…

I am proud to rise in strong support of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. Our country is in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic requiring unprecedented actions, like the HEROES Act the House sent to…

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. I want to thank you, the committee, and in particular, the committee staff, for really being at the forefront for standing up the remote capabilities of our committee, allowing us to numerous briefings in…

The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the EIDL program is a vital lifeline for businesses in a crisis.

It only works if the SBA gets the money out the door.

We need to make sure that we are providing two levels I think of support.

If you do not feel well, please stay home for all of us. It is critical.

However, not all local governments around the country have the resources to conduct similar air testing, underscoring how important it is that this funding remains for dozens of communities around the country.

I am pleased that in the House last week we initiated, and we passed $8.3 billion.

I am deeply thankful that this subcommittee stepped up last year in the absence of EPA leadership and increased funding for EPA's Compliance Account.

It is important for us to be the public face, to make sure that we are communicating with our constituents.

I have been pushing the EPA to conduct ambient air monitoring in my district similar to what the Agency did in 2018 in Willowbrook, Illinois.

We are all concerned about the growing spread of coronavirus, and these concerns are not relieved by troubling stories of shortages of critically needed medical devices, including respirator masks. Concerningly, as our healthcare system…

I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to testify.

I am strongly urging this subcommittee to once again fund this critical program.

I am working to pass the STRANDED Act, which would help communities like Zion.

I am advocating that the subcommittee consider expanding section 219 authority to include Lake County.

I urge the committee to make climate resiliency a top priority.

I urge the subcommittee to make climate resiliency a top priority.

Currently, Lake Michigan levels are more than 4 feet above average levels.

I strongly support funding to address the damage wrought by high lake levels, and invest in long-term approaches to prevent this damage in the future.

Wisconsin, to attract Foxconn, built a major facility there, irresponsibly waived critical environmental reviews, risking exacerbated downstream flooding in our communities.

I wish you much success as we continue to work to support, nurture, and grow our small business sector.