"Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the city, has accused state leaders of intentionally withholding resources."
"For the committee, we think because she was involved in helping organize and promote January 6, and individuals coming to the Capitol."
"We are here today to discuss how the Department of Homeland Security assesses and manages the security risks of the many Federal buildings it is tasked with protecting."
"Clearly, FEMA and its partners must do a better job of ensuring that States provide Federal funding to those communities most in need."
"For years, I have been a champion of equity. This Congress I was proud to see my legislation, the FEMA Equity Act, pass the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act."
"I applaud the Biden administration's commitment to that work, and I will do everything in my power to ensure we make real progress for Jackson and communities like mine across the United States."
"For years, I have been a champion of equity--this Congress I was proud to see my legislation, the FEMA Equity Act, pass the House."
"It is imperative in this country that the Federal, State, and local governments to pursue and implement policies that strengthen the resilience of our Nation's infrastructure and lower our collective ..."
"Operational technology underpins almost every aspect of how we live and work."
"Jackson, Mississippi is in the midst of a water crisis, leaving over 100,000 of my constituents without a clean water supply."
"Although the water crisis was not caused by a cyber attack, its horrific impacts underscore the urgency of ensuring the safety of industrial control systems."
"What we have is a reluctant office of governor who has decided that for whatever reason, Jackson will be treated differently. That’s unfortunate. That was not the intent of the legislation."