We are going to have a real challenge, as we always do, in writing this bill.

So what's wrong with HUD's system for inspection that properties could receive passing grades from HUD and then be cited by local inspectors with literally hundreds of serious code violations?

That clearly needs to be remedied.

I will continue to work to ensure that this Subcommittee responds to the housing needs of these children and teenagers.

I'm very disappointed I am that the budget, once again, proposes a $200 million reduction.

84 to 85 percent of the budget is, if you will, spoken for.

The public would not be well served by exempting any part of the F.A.A. from annual Congressional oversight.

Let me emphasize that point: if this technology were to be perfected, automated vehicles could eliminate many of the crashes on our Nation's roadways and save thousands of lives each year.

the ZIP code in which one is raised is a likely predictor on how one is going to do in life.

Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary.

This is not the time to be issuing unnecessary, burdensome regulations in the midnight hours.

It is inexcusable that vulnerable residents are ever placed into substandard housing with serious violations.

But should the States even be involved in this area, or should it be left up to the Federal Government so that there is a nationwide standard and approach?

Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary. I know that many of the members as well as Senator Reed and I have additional questions, but we will submit them to you for the record, and we will keep that record open until Friday, March 18.

That means that there are lower income families that aren't receiving assistance, and that clearly needs to be remedied.

I think each community in the country is going to be different.

To liken our system with any other in the world is preposterous.

The budget proposes $98 billion for the Department of Transportation in mandatory and discretionary spending for fiscal year 2017.

If you want to get low-income children into lower-poverty neighborhoods, I think this is an excellent idea.

The scale and the longevity of these problems highlight systemic concerns about the effectiveness of HUD's oversight.

A formula change is very much needed to ensure that the scarce resources available are directed to communities most in need of assistance today.

This hearing will come to order.

I very much remember the Administration having a goal of ending homelessness among our veterans by the end of last year, and clearly, that didn't happen.

This is a program that has been very well-received.

It has a 90 percent patient satisfaction rate.