It is not an exaggeration to say this FCC's terrible broadband data is its Achilles heel.

In my opinion, this data must be available for researchers who can double check the FCC's analysis.

I'm hopeful that this bill will build on the success our of previous partnership to deploy broadband to rural farm lands through the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act.

High risk chemical facilities hold large stores of industrial chemicals that pose a safety and security risk to the American people.

Fortunately, Ranking Member Walden and I were able to work with our colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee to extend the program through April of 2020.

It is critical that we get this done.

The lessons we learned in the days and years after 9/11 should inform our efforts to strengthen the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program.

You know, so CFATS, which is focused, I think appropriately, on the security of high-risk chemical facilities, you know, includes provisions to ensure that security systems are appropriately redundant.

Despite the importance of the program and support on both sides of the aisle, the authorization came within ten days of expiring during Trump's government shutdown.

I have been an advocate for increased safety and security at our Nation's chemical facilities for many years.

Maternal mortality and morbidity are problems that affect women throughout our country, but especially in African-American and Native American communities.

I am hopeful that we can begin to turn the tide to improve maternal health.