I thank Chairwoman Velazquez for yielding me the time. Since coming to Congress 10 months ago, I have been focused on protecting jobs in the State of Maine, and that means helping small businesses succeed. Thousands of small businesses in…

I wanted to point out some things going on in Maine for your alliance to look into.

I think about 3 percent of the shoreline, if we were to utilize that for wind, could power almost the entire State.

Wind energy potential in Maine--I think a lot of you know this too--is huge.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Of course, we would have to talk about how to get that energy into the grid, but beyond that, I think a lot of lobstermen and also machinists in Maine are rightfully concerned about how that offshore wind could impact their fisheries.

I think a lot of you know this too--is huge. In fact, the Gulf of Maine is, I think, unique in its ability to produce wind power offshore.

He is just a great guy and a real pleasure to work with.

It is an issue that Congressman Stauber and I think is critically important, and I know you do as well.

I think it is even worse than what you are describing, because in some ways it might have been meant to make it so that you didn't have anywhere to go but them, and they weren't really interested in offering the service to you in the first…

I feel lucky and blessed to have someone on the other side of the aisle sitting next to me in the committee room who is serious about serving his community and serious about working together to find solutions.

These price increases have forced some families to make the excruciating decision between buying life saving medications and putting food on the table, or paying rent.

I am here to testify about the FLAT Prices Act, H.R. 1188. It's a bill that I am proud to lead to address the issue of rapid increases in prescription drug prices.

I introduced the FLAT Prices Act with this data--and these real-world impacts--in mind.

For too long, big pharma has spiked prices to make a quick buck on the backs of those who cannot survive without these treatments.

I am here to testify to testify about the FLAT Prices Act, H.R. 1188. It's a bill that I am proud to lead to address the issue of rapid increases in prescription drug prices.

There was an effort put forward by Congresswoman Elaine Luria and the For Country Caucus.

I think these are things that we should have conversations about fixing.

I think it is important oversight work.

I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the Clarifying the Small Business Runway Extension Act, a bill that I am proud to lead alongside the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Stauber). Mr. Speaker, Americans expect our government to work…

I said, well, sure, this is an easy one.

We all realize it is more difficult and expensive to build out broadband networks in these areas, but that is no excuse to leave them behind.

Reliable and affordable high-speed broadband connections are a vital aspect of doing business in this day and age.

To achieve parity across the country Congress must work to coordinate Federal resources and make commonsense investments in targeted infrastructure projects.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 395, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 397, line 18, after…