"I am really excited to introduce this bill today."
"This bill will provide much needed oversight to ensure that small businesses that make our main streets thriving centers of community cohesion have what they need to succeed and compete."
"Safety on our highways has long been a priority of mine."
"As a Michigander, I know how much my state's economy and our nation's economy depends on safe and sustainable Great Lakes."
"Ensuring that we support rural small businesses is so critical to me."
"For everyone across America, determinants of health for communities and individuals hinges on water quality and sustainability."
"Despite being at the forefront of PFAS research and remediation efforts, there is much we do not understand."
"This is not an isolated incident in Michigan's Third Congressional District: our state economy--and our nation's economy--relies on the Great Lakes and its watershed."
"we have seen firsthand how lead and PFAS in our waterways and homes affects the health of our community."
"Thank you so much to our witnesses for joining us here today, and to the committee as a whole for this critical discussion."
"As you have seen, last week, some extremist Republicans indicated that they would be willing to shut down the Government rather than keep their party's promises on Government funding levels."
"That is why I have introduced with Rep. Gonzalez-Colon the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, to ensure Coasties are treated the same as other members of the DoD."