One of my priorities in examining racial discrimination in the Federal passenger rail contracting space is ensuring that minority men- and women-owned businesses have opportunities to build capacity and grow as large as multinational…

Thank you, sir, for that compelling testimony.

I commend the chair for holding the hearing today.

This is about leveling the playing field and everyone having the opportunity to compete in this great Nation.

This committee has demonstrated a bipartisan commitment to DBE programs and to promoting fair and full access to transportation contracting opportunities.

Unfortunately, I have since learned that much work still needs to be done to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at obtaining work on Federal passenger rail contracts.

I do want to recognize the efforts of Deputy Administrator Amit Bose who, since his appointment, has been very aggressive in facilitating meetings between the private sector and quasi-public railroad trade associations and representatives…

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack was a stark reminder that cyber attacks on critical infrastructure can have physical real-world consequences.

I introduced the Homeland Security For Children Act, which passed the House unanimously in July.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this timely hearing, and also the ranking member.

It is a great opportunity at this point in time to try to attempt to change the culture that has existed.

Full implementation of these requirements is essential to creating a safety culture at the FAA.