As such, we must formulate a funding bill that strikes a healthy balance that we can meet the needs of all Americans.

I am certainly committed to upholding your thoughtful and your effective leadership on this subcommittee for the past several years.

We must continue to ensure that we have the safest, most reliable transportation network in the entire world.

We also must ensure that our rural communities have adequate support from the Federal Government.

I am disappointed to see that even with the proposed increase funding, this request zeroes out programs that are priorities for this subcommittee.

I believe that the funding decisions need to be met with fiscal responsible decisionmaking that ensures taxpayers are prioritized also.

There have been significant increases in near-misses and runway incursions occurring all over the country.

I am a strong proponent of the FAA contract tower program, and it just helps enhance aviation safety.

I am just concerned that mandating just this technology would lock the railroads into using outdated technology.

it's never too early to think about the longer-term recovery needs of these communities and families.

the recent storms and tornados in Mississippi have had a devastating effect on Rolling Forks, Silver City.

it is easy to lose sight of the challenges of homelessness faced by other communities, especially in rural areas...

However, I am concerned that the request only level funds for Ross and core housing counseling program...

I'm a firm believer in the importance of financial literacy education, have been for many, many years...

I'm seeing more of the encampments in different places and, you know, there definitely is an increase.

The cornerstone of Federal rental assistance is undercut by both the general shortage of affordable housing.

However, with this attention it is easy to lose sight of the challenges of homelessness faced by other communities.

the recent storms and tornados in Mississippi have had a devastating effect on Rolling Forks, Silver City.

I'm a firm believer in the importance of financial literacy education, have been for many, many years.

We also must ensure that our rural communities have adequate support from the Federal Government.

I am a strong proponent of the FAA contract tower program, and it just helps enhance aviation safety at seven small airports in Mississippi and around the country.

I am disappointed to see that even with the proposed increase funding, this request zeroes out programs that are priorities for this subcommittee.

As such, we must formulate a funding bill that strikes a healthy balance that we can meet the needs of all Americans.

I am confident that we will find common ground to work together in this subcommittee and address the obstacles facing not only our constituents but all Americans.

There have been significant increases in near-misses and runway incursions occurring all over the country.