Frank Lautenberg: “Transportation funding is one of the most effective and efficient ways to create good-paying jobs and boost our economy.”

Immigration is not a zero sum game. If we attract the best talent in the world to come to America, they will create jobs, not displace them.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.