Elijah Cummings: “We will have to use them like a heart surgeon, like the most skilled heart surgeon would use his instruments.”

The American people demanded that their representatives in Washington fight for them and for what affects their lives on a day-to-day basis.

We are better than where we are. We are better than this.

I am extremely proud that our committee is holding the first hearing on D.C. Statehood in the House of Representatives in more than 25 years.

Earlier this year, thanks to this committee's efforts, the House passed the Inspector General Access Act, co-sponsored by Chairman Cummings, Congressman Richmond, Congressman Hice, and Congressman Lynch, and hopefully, that will be given…