Senator Stabenow and I have also called for the VA to initiate... the process of appointing permanent leadership.

excellent care for Michigan's more than 500,000 veterans is a priority for me.

Last year, I led a letter on behalf of 28 bipartisan senators calling for robust funding for the VA State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program.

Senator Stabenow and I were alarmed to learn about the Office of Medical Inspector Report that revealed a crisis of care.

I appreciate my colleague from Alaska's support and cosponsorship of the Fire Grants and Safety Act before us, and I also appreciate and fully agree with this amendment to help smaller communities build new facilities. But I urge my…

in just a few moments, each of our colleagues will have the opportunity to cast their vote for a bipartisan bill that provides essential Federal resources to fire departments all across our country. The Fire Grants and Safety Act…

I want to thank my colleague from Maryland for his support of the Fire Grants and Safety Act. The amendment he is offering would authorize a new grant program at FEMA to fund fire station construction. And while I fully support increased…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute on the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

firefighters are on the front lines of safeguarding our communities, often providing emergency care and interacting with high-risk populations. Firefighters themselves may also be at risk of COVID-19 infections. Vaccines are the safest and…

The Marine Corps Reserve is an absolutely critical element of our Total Force.

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

the funds this amendment targets have already been obligated to States to help communities continue recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, at the end of last year, the Senate unanimously passed legislation led by Senators…

The Marine Corps Reserve is an absolutely critical element of our Total Force.

this amendment is intended to make changes to an entirely unrelated program that is completely outside of the scope of this bill. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is an important resource that provides aid to those who are at risk of…

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

I think it is an important project, and helps strengthen that Marine Corps presence on Selfridge Air National Guard Base as well.

I think it is an important project, and helps strengthen that Marine Corps presence on Selfridge Air National Guard Base as well.

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy.