Valerie Foushee: “Our constituents are counting on these investments, and we need to deliver for them.”

I have no requests for time to speak on this bill, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 8958, and I yield back the balance of my time.

People under the age of 18 should not be able to interact with AI chatbots. These chatbots continue to put the lives and mental health of children at risk, and it is critical for Congress to act immediately.

I am hopeful that this committee will focus on this important matter because we have not yet held a hearing on the Norfolk Southern derailment.

I am hopeful that commuter rail can be part of that solution.