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.

The American Society of Civil Engineers...has given our Nation, the United States of America, a D+ in its most recent infrastructure report card.

Conversely, America's transportation system is contributing to the demise of our human and climate health.

The name of this hearing is 'Bumper to Bumper' because it adequately describes the commute so many Americans experience.

I am concerned that, absent such a vision, we are not sufficiently investing in the long-term research that will make our transportation systems more efficient, safer, environmentally friendly, and resilient.

As we continue to look for ways to increase safety and alleviate congestion in the near term, we must also set a course for smart transportation systems of the future.

Artificial intelligence, societal and ethical implications, likely the most important hearing taking place in this body today.

I had the privilege of joining my colleague from Michigan, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, and our other colleague, Congressman Ro Khanna, to introduce H.R. 153, which supports the development of guidelines for the ethical development of artificial intelligence.

Where there is no vision, the people will perish.

the severity of some of the election security breaches that we experienced in 2016, some of which have been long overdue.

Congress created a Federal role in election administration and security with the Help America Vote Act of 2002.