"One of the provisions in the law, the Workforce Investment and Expansion Act under Title 9, which will help expand the VA's workforce by enhancing hiring practices and incentives, was something that we authored."
"The PACT Act obviously was a historic expansion in terms of VA benefits and access for veterans who have been impacted by toxic exposure."
"We are going to hold them accountable and pass some legislation on it."
"USDOT has committed to a Safe System Approach to roadway design, and the witnesses reaffirmed this approach to get us toward zero deaths."
"We really need to leverage the expertise, the research, and the regulatory power of the Federal Government to make progress on this."
"I actually just came from an event in my district. It was a roundtable conversation with EPA Administrator Regan, as well as concerned citizens in a community that has been contaminated with PFAS by a..."
"I think we need aggressive, comprehensive action when it comes to making some forward progress here. It is about time."
"I have got legislation, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, which would accelerate efforts to set limits on manufacturers who are still discharging PFAS into our waterways."
"It is great to be with you. And I think as you can see from this hearing today, conversation around infrastructure is a marathon and not a sprint."
"I want to echo the comments of Mr. Mast and so many other colleagues who are calling for reauthorization and modernization of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund."
"it is the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, and it would require EPA to review PFAS discharges under the Clean Water Act."