I first want to thank you, though, for your leadership with the Chesapeake WILD Program.

We might need to get some more specific information from you.

We want to make sure that there is constant funding for this program, so I am interested in your view as to the resources you will need in Fiscal Year 2023.

1 month ago, Russian authorities arrested Vladimir Kara-Murza, a tireless advocate for a democratic Russia and longtime Putin critic, on the street near his apartment in Moscow. While he was in detention for a fabricated administrative…

It seems to me those funds could be diverted, and as I was questioning the other day the nominee to be Ambassador to Ukraine, yes, we have a lot of work to do in Ukraine, but one of the issues we have to do is work on strengthening their…

The retreat of democracy in Africa is threatening gains made in the Sahel and dashing the aspirations for participatory politics of millions across the continent.

I rise to express the urgent need to pass the Women's Health Protection Act and put an end to the constant attacks that have chipped away at women's constitutional rights in this country. Now more than ever, it is vital to codify…

I just hope you will keep us engaged at every stage.

At the same time, the region is struggling against the resurgence of authoritarianism from Cuba to Venezuela, and now the consolidation of the region's third dictatorship in Nicaragua.

It is clear--indeed, I believe, more than clear--that carefully planned strategically targeted foreign assistance can advance the national security, the economic, and humanitarian interests of the United States.

Whether it is conflict in Ethiopia or kleptocracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo or a coup in Sudan, USAID is America's first responder, supporting democracy, good governance, and providing life-saving assistance to those in need.

The challenges today are extreme. You have already pointed out some, but what I find the most alarming is the trend of decline of democratic states.

The United States has been very, very generous in its efforts to get let life-saving assistance to the people made vulnerable by Putin's unprovoked, brutal, and murderous war in Ukraine.

There is a fundamental need to support democratic institutions, and the amount of resources that we allocate for support of democratic institutions is very limited and the needs are very great.

I just think the optics of taking money from Russia's account, which is not going to be used, and using it for Ukraine is the right optics these days as well.

I am eager to hear how this budget specifically will help promote good governance, combat corruption, and empower democratic voices.

I have taken this time to talk about National Small Business Week, but because of the events of the last 48 hours, I need to comment on the Justice Alito draft opinion that, if it were adopted by the Supreme Court, would overturn Roe v…

I agree with my colleague that the SBIR Program and the STTR Program are critical to our American small businesses. It offers them incredible opportunities to develop technology important for our Nation. I also agree with my colleague that…

Mr. Chairman, can I just interrupt for 1 second?

I have been very concerned about GSA implementing our prospectus as it relates to the FBI consolidating facilities in the Washington region.

This year's WRDA bill reflects the realities of climate change impacts.

I am especially proud of a new program designed to address the needs of 'underserved harbors.'

I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing April as National Minority Health Month. For over 35 years, commemorating National Minority Health Month every April has provided us the opportunity to celebrate the progress we…

Thank you for your leadership in crafting this year's Water Resources Development Act.

Climate change is clearly a major driver of this demand.