The current formula actually counts people who are no longer living.

I'm deeply troubled by reports of deplorable living conditions in subsidized properties in Memphis, Tennessee, and Jacksonville, Florida.

I want you to know that one reason I'm inviting the inspector general to testify both at both HUD and Transportation at our hearings is precisely because of the issues you've just raised.

It's been absolutely critical as the lynchpin of many economic development projects in my State, whether it's revitalizing downtowns or cleaning up waterfront areas.

I want to pick up where the ranking member, Senator Reed, left off, the issue of the budget containing no new money for VASH vouchers which go to our homeless veterans.

This is disturbing for many reasons.

But clearly, there were egregious examples, as I read your report, that are very troubling, because it's taking away from scarce resources.

I am puzzled by this because this is a rule that will help to reduce highway fatalities.

This is an issue that I continue to pursue from my seat on the Intelligence Committee as well.

This request does not exist in a vacuum and must be considered in the broader context of an unsustainable $19 trillion debt.

We will submit them to you for the record, and we will keep that record open until Friday, March 18.

I am trying to figure out what is a very complicated issue and how we can better serve our very low-income families.

I am disappointed, therefore, that instead of moving forward with the design and construction of the new vessel, the budget request instead proposes to conduct yet another analysis of alternatives.

I do believe it is one of the greatest vulnerabilities that we have facing our critical infrastructure.

I would also like to emphasize to the Secretary the importance of prioritizing the Department's regulatory agenda.

We are where we are today.

Does HUD have the sufficient statutory authority that it needs to require the public housing authorities to implement and enforce limits?

Our elderly, our disabled, working poor, they all deserve a fair chance at affordable and decent housing.

That is why you argue for more flexibility at the local level in your initial statement.

I am deeply concerned by the number of train accidents that have occurred over the past several years.

I appreciate very much you bringing up the employment impact, which is certainly something for us all to think about as well.

We must recognize that automated vehicle technology is advancing faster than government agencies can act.

Directing 84 percent of HUD's budget to rental assistance might be reasonable if it were to effectively meet the housing needs of all vulnerable families and individuals.

I am also interested to hear more about the Department's implementation plan for the new freight and highway competitive program known as FASTLANE.

Instead of living within fiscal reality, the budget evades the budget caps by using the same old gimmicks we have seen in past proposals.