I felt compelled to protect USDA research data by introducing an amendment to the fiscal 2020 Agriculture appropriations package that would prevent Federal agencies like USDA from removing existing public information about climate change.

As a public health nurse, I fully recognize the adverse impact climate change will have on public health, particularly for the most vulnerable people in our society.

I came to Congress with a mandate from my constituents, and I am committed to ensuring that Congress upholds its responsibilities to communities like mine who are demanding meaningful, long-term solutions to climate change.

The very existence of this committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head-on.

The very existence of this Committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head on.

The science is clear: we are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy.

I am excited about forthcoming legislation that would put the United States on a path to have a 100 percent clean economy by 2050.

Undermining public discourse of climate change research sets a dangerous precedent which can endanger our national security, food security, and the livelihoods of Illinois farmers and farmers throughout our country.

It is an honor to represent the people of the 14th District of Illinois, who know that it is long past time to take serious steps to address climate change.

The science is clear: We are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy.

Social media is an important way for veterans to stay connected to their families and to the community of veterans.

If the veterans request to have an imposter account using their photos is taken down, if that is denied, do they have an option to appeal on both of your platforms?

I want to begin by thanking the departments and agencies represented here today and our entire intelligence community.

We must also ensure that these workers have access to high quality health insurance by protecting the Affordable Care Act and by lowering costs that make health coverage out of reach for far too many.

Retirement security is a big concern for my community in northern Illinois.

We have done a lot to secure our elections, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done to secure our Nation's election infrastructure.

In Illinois foreign adversaries were able to exploit a vulnerability in our State's voter database to access the records of 76,000 Illinoisans.

Since then Illinois has used Federal and State dollars to increase its cybersecurity posture by executing the Cyber Navigator Program.

Last week Members of this committee traveled to my district, the Illinois 14th district, to hold a hearing examining what steps the State of Illinois has taken, in coordination with the Federal Government, to prepare for the 2020 election.

But I would also like to thank Chairman--Vice Chair Underwood for inviting committee Members to Illinois to hear State and local perspectives on election security.

Congress has recognized the challenges that come with improving decades-old infrastructure and have provided critical funding and assistance to States since our State was hacked in 2016.

It dawned on me that we did not talk about the results--the notification of the findings.

As we approach the 2020 elections it is critical that we work together to protect democracy's most sacred tradition: Free and fair elections.

I can't stress enough the importance of today's hearing and the educational benefit that it has provided to our committee and to the public.

Election security requires a whole-of-government approach--Federal, State, and local--effort to protect America's elections.