Andre Carson

This bill would create USDA-funded, state-operated revolving funds that will issue low-interest loans for the operation of grocery stores in food deserts.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That's a tough performance to follow. Mr. Secretary, it is a pleasure to welcome you back, sir, to T&I.

I understand, sir, there are some discretionary funds available to help fill those gaps.

Give us some assurance that equity will bend in our direction.

The Coast Guard has long recognized the significance of the Jones Act in ensuring our national security in several different ways.

These important connections, I think they need to be restored to daily service and made more consistent and reliably on schedule.

I am a big supporter of Amtrak's national network, especially the Cardinal line, which connects Northeastern cities like New York to Midwestern cities like Indianapolis and Chicago.

I think if we are going to improve our supply chain in rail service, we have to expand opportunities for talented workers and experienced rail maintenance personnel to build up the quality of service and safety.

Using just 3% of the interest, along with the industry support, is a small investment.

This bill calls for the establishment of a federally chartered 501(c)3 not-for-profit national aviation center.

We appreciate the leadership of this Committee to move the bill which overwhelmingly passed the House last September by a vote of 369-56.

Collaboration--and the means to foster it--is of paramount importance.

The NCAA can create a pipeline of qualified and well-trained talent.

NCAA bill has the support of virtually the entire aviation industry.

Waiting 18 years for accessible restrooms for passengers who need them now, is that the best we can do?

As the dean of the Indiana delegation, I am honored to welcome the newest Hoosier to serve here in the people's House, Congressman Rudy Yakym. Before his election last week, he worked as a vice president at a commercial real estate firm…

I have no more speakers, and I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

I rise as the dean of the Indiana delegation, and I am joined by my fellow Hoosiers, to recognize our fallen colleague, Jackie Walorski, here on the floor. We also recognize her two staffers, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts, who passed away…

We need to improve Amtrak's national fleet. No doubt about it. I am certain, and I would love for the committee to hear your efforts, sir, to continue to support and strengthen the great work that is being done at Beech Grove and oppose…

I encourage all Members to cosponsor this important bill.

Just briefly--I am curious. Noise mitigation impact on air traffic efficiency, our committee has strongly supported efforts to improve the efficiency of air traffic management with performance-based navigation.

I am honored that Speaker Pelosi appointed me to be the first Muslim to serve on the House Intel Committee.

Co-Sponsors of the Justice in Power Plant Permitting Act

Our transportation systems are only as strong as our people, our workers.

After seeing so much congestion at ports, I'd like to get your thoughts on what positive role rail might play in strengthening our supply chain?