Elijah Cummings: “People's lives are at stake, because of the price increases you imposed and the access problems that have been created.”

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

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…

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.

That year, Bayou La Batre did elect its first Asian-American city council member.