We need more Federal investment, though, to make it stick and to make it work for families, and businesses, and fuel our economy.

It is deeply concerning that DHS relies on outdated technology for some of its most important work.

Today's hearing continues our Subcommittee's work to replace aging government technology that wastes taxpayer dollars.

I think it is a really important area to focus on and really try to make sure that that is, in fact, how the agency is approaching it.

Investing in childcare is about improving child well-being overall.

I think it is really important as a parent, I know every parent looks around what is the best childcare facility I can go to, what reflects my values, knowing that this is part of what we have to do today.

It is still taking some of those resources and using them for non-IT purposes.

Along with Senator Young, I have introduced the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act, which would expand access to childcare for Americans who work nontraditional hours.

Agency chief information officers play an important role in advocating for the IT needs of the agency.

The first job of government is to keep people safe, and I am very grateful that you are working to do that.

Investing in childcare is about improving child well-being overall.

I think it is a really important area to focus on and really try to make sure that that is, in fact, how the agency is approaching it.