I echo my colleagues' remarks about the nature and severity of the challenges we face in cybersecurity.

The most problematic issue threatening the NITRD program right now are the cuts and uncertainty in top-line R&D budgets.

I want to thank you for holding this hearing and also congratulate you on being named the Chair of this Subcommittee.

Written Statement.

The House has passed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the NITRD program in the past two Congresses.

I love this Committee and this Subcommittee. I look forward to working with you.

The most problematic issues threatening the NITRD program right now are the cuts and uncertainty in top-line R&D budgets.

I cosponsored a bill last Congress with Congressman McCaul called the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act.

Hopefully the third time is the charm for the Senate.

I believe we can get something done again in this Congress. Hopefully, the third time is the charm with the Senate.

I continue to believe that we must sustain our investments in scientific research, which means sustaining our investments in our world-class research universities.