"The Coast Guard's efforts to secure and protect the maritime domain are central to U.S. interests in the Arctic and demand Congress' attention."
"The Biden-Harris administration's National Strategy for the Arctic Region, published last October, is a huge step in the right direction."
"The Coast Guard cannot address the challenges in the Arctic on its own and must work hand-in-hand with Alaskan native tribes and communities and international allies and partners."
"Families should not have to choose between food on the table and paying a ridiculously high flood insurance premium to a program that is governed by the Federal Government."
"Unfortunately, these kinds of disasters are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change."
"I hope that we can have an honest conversation about the role of climate change in our collective preparedness and response efforts."
"Ensuring equity in disasters is critical to helping all of our constituents when disasters strike."
"That is why in May, Representatives Carter, Titus, Higgins, and I formed the Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus."
"Let me start by saying that tackling the drug crisis is one of our most pressing national security, law enforcement, and public health challenges, and we must do more to protect American lives."
"Rather than waste resources building a wall or using migrants as scapegoats, the Biden administration has made historic investments in border security and in fighting the scourge of fentanyl."
"This whole-of-Government approach led to the administration to establish Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen this spring."
"It is absolutely vital that we work with our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee to finish what we started and fully annualize these pay increases and safeguards for workplace rights for all TS..."