This is the reason why democrats passed the largest single Federal investment in K to 12 education in U.S. history in the American Rescue Plan, to help communities and school districts return to in-person learning and to help students with…

We believe that it is incumbent upon us to make sure that all children have a quality education, and Title I program does focus on making sure it is leveling the plank.

Thank you for your decision to read Public Law 116-94 correctly, the permanent increase in Medicaid funding cap for the Marianas and other insular areas.

I am very grateful for that.

Can you tell me why we still don't have EBT card in place in the Northern Mariana Islands?

it is my hope that we could include language that would allow the inclusion of education and training programs to those receiving block grants.

Could you confirm how much ReConnect funding your Department has awarded to the Northern Marianas and other U.S. Territories?

I respectfully request you consider the Northern Mariana Islands and other U.S. Territories, which all could benefit from additional support from Rural Development.

Thank you also for your public support of the UNDRIP, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

I am not convinced the Department has been using this money as effectively as it could.

Responding to climate change is a priority of this Committee.