Mr. Speaker, I am happy to be here today, to be on the record in favor of this legislation. No one should be fired from their job or evicted from their home because of who they are or who they love. {time} 1515 This legislation will…

Part of rebuilding our economy obviously includes investment in the infrastructure, but also specifically including energy infrastructure and clean energy technology.

We have to ensure that it survives this moment that we're in right now, and that's why, like many, I'm just--in this hearing support the RISE Act.

I do appreciate the testimony of the witnesses, and hearing ways that our researchers have been affected by the pandemic.

The lack of trust between the people of Flint and public institutions is even worse than it is in many other communities.

African-Americans are at significantly greater risk. I have lost several friends, four very close friends that were lifetime friends, to COVID.

Thank you, Chairwoman Johnson, for your leadership in holding this hearing.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this budget resolution, which gives Congress the additional legislative tool it needs to pass the urgently needed coronavirus relief for our constituents and for our communities. I am very pleased that…

Madam Speaker, 1 week ago, the President of the United States incited a deadly attack on the United States Capitol, while a couple of dozen Members of this House and I covered ourselves in that Gallery, away from the Trump mob. Five dead…

Madam Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership on this and for recognizing me. Madam Speaker, I stand in strong support of this legislation. The American people are struggling. We hear from them every single day, and they need this…

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman. This is a moment we can all come together, Democrats and Republicans, including the President of the United States, and do something big and bold that would help American families get through this most…