Rural communities and agricultural economies where the biofuels industry plays a major role are still grappling with the economic impacts of COVID-19.

As introduced by Representative Davis, codifying the 'One Federal Decision' (Executive Order 13807) through the One Federal Decision Act would consolidate permitting decisions for major infrastructure projects into a single environmental…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to Ranking Member Thompson.

I am excited to be able to introduce this guest, our next guest who has come here to talk about this important issue today.

I have always been a big supporter of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

I visited the Midwest Food Bank numerous times over my career, and I am excited to have Mr. Hodel here.

What I am trying to say, Representative Brown, is you did a great thing, and the committee needs to be rewarded for that.

Absolutely. I think an advisory committee within the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would greatly benefit policies developed by the agency in promoting transportation equity.

I believe that eliminating enforcement activities would lead to more dangerous roads and more fatalities and injuries.

We need to acknowledge that these issues continue to exist and must learn from past mistakes so that we can address them in a holistic way.

We do need to ensure these proceedings are fair, impartial, and transparent.