We need to move upstream, not downstream, and make these structures more resilient so that FEMA does not have to pour public dollars back into the same buildings that may again come crashing down.

I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to testify before the Committee today on the critical issues impacting my constituents.

As Congress considers the FAA reauthorization, I respectfully ask your leadership in addressing the racial and ethnic disparities in aviation.

Much of eastern North Carolina is rural. Our communities direly need broadband.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would yield back.

Thanks so much, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, and thank you so much for being here to ensure our producers have consistent, predictable USDA guidelines on animal disease and prevention.

Our communities direly need broadband.

The steps this Committee takes to roll out broadband in rural America will significantly improve the lives of families and businesses across my District.

Eastern North Carolina has a very robust agricultural workforce and a large presence of poultry producers.

Thank you so much for being here to ensure our producers have consistent, predictable USDA guidelines.

When you see what it did to the Chinese pork industry, it just devastated it.