The United States often feels like it's in this big global competition because we are.

They're out-investing us in R&D. They're, you know, outpacing us on applications for artificial intelligence.

it's become pretty clear that we can't trust them, that Congress needs to do both oversight but also put in place protections that are mandated through law

The Scientific Integrity Act is straightforward.

This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It's not about one Administration or another.

My friend Congressman Mr. Tonko took note of this positive executive action and decided it was worthwhile to codify the principles into law.

You know who didn't get a phone call? The people of Flint when their water was poisoned.

This is a conversation about climate change. This is a conversation about what climate change is posing to our economy, to our people, to our workforce.

Transportation in other countries serves as a beacon of the future, and contributes to productivity and economic success.

This hearing will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recess at any time.

I have long been a champion for the research and development programs at the Department of Transportation.