So I have watched your fees nearly double every 2 years.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for having this hearing today. Thank you all for being here.

In 1980, Congress created these business development companies, or BDCs, as special investment vehicles with the goal of giving small businesses more access to capital.

As this bill is currently written, it is a giveaway to BDC executives, and it is masquerading as a small business bill.

If the goal of this bill is to promote investment in small businesses that make things and provide services to their communities, then why does it allow BDCs to divert even more money, up to 50 percent of their portfolio, away from small…

Congress strengthened the financial accountability provisions in ESSA for a simple reason: to ensure that Federal money is used to meet the purpose of title I.

for months Democrats have asked the Republicans who control the Senate to let us act, while the Zika virus has spread across South America, Central America, and several U.S. territories. For months, we have asked the Republicans who…

Financial accountability is essential to ensure that States and districts actually give our teachers the resources they need.

I believe that the Federal Government and the Department of Education has the authority to ensure that there is no diversion.

That, frankly, should have been what consumed the time of the Neg Reg committee, with all due respect.

But you will make this a priority?

If you are confirmed will you commit to working with me to address concerns about FERC's responsiveness to the public interest?