how can we ensure that the eligibility and allocation criteria are flexible enough so that we are not overemphasizing larger urban areas at the expense of rural areas

But let me start with you, Mr. Pendleton. GAO has reviewed the work of multiple DR grantees over the years.

Helping to address this unmet need is an appropriate role for the Federal government.

The year 2020 was unprecedented in terms of National Guard activations and deployments.

The National Guard's State Partnership Program (SPP) is a key pillar to the Department of Defense's focus on alliances and partnerships.

Given the 20-year high in the number of migrants crossing the border, it is evident that the Border Patrol agents simply, though they work so hard, are overwhelmed and really need assistance.

I also want to thank you for holding an extraordinarily timely hearing on disaster recovery programs and transportation resiliency.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me begin my remarks today by congratulating you on assuming the chairmanship of this important subcommittee.

We can take some drones to inspect the bridges, particularly the ones that are harder to get at.

if we can spend a little more money upfront and avoid that cost, as well as looking at the lifecycle costs, we may, in fact, end up spending less money.

This is getting confusing.

And we always worked together in a bipartisan way, and I know that you, Senator Schatz, and I will do so as well.

85 percent of our critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector, and that is why I think we do need mandatory reporting and more cooperation between the public and private sectors.

I also want to pay tribute to Senator Reed with whom I have worked.

Thank you. I think that is a great example of the work being done at the University of Maine's Composite Center that is right on point for the subject of this hearing, a bridge that lasts longer and has less of a carbon footprint.

We are also strengthening bridges. We are taking composite materials to bridges and see where they are weak.

So extending the lives of existing bridges is one example that we are doing.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I commend you and the Department of Justice for seeking to identify and prosecute those responsible for the terrible riots and attack on our Capitol on January 6th.

I commended you and the Department of Justice for seeking to identify and prosecute the individuals responsible for the events of January 6, 2021.

I do not anymore, and I want to give you three examples where I think the conflicting, confusing guidance from your agency has undermined public confidence and contradicts the scientific guidance of many experts.

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