Mikie Sherrill

We owe the hard-working men and women of our region a safe, reliable commute home.

New Jersey sends more money to Washington in Federal tax dollars and gets back less than almost any State in the Nation.

The cost of doing nothing to address this poor condition is staggering.

The Gateway Tunnel Project is the nation's most urgent infrastructure project.

We owe the American people no less.

The Gateway Tunnel Project is the Nation's most urgent infrastructure project.

I was glad to see yesterday that the President and Speaker Pelosi met to talk about infrastructure, and agreed to move forward on a $2 trillion infrastructure package.

When IRIS is prevented from doing its work, the public is less informed, and therefore less safe.

America needs a strong, empowered IRIS to provide EPA, States, tribes, municipalities, and communities everywhere with the best-available science regarding chemical toxicity.

It is unacceptable for political considerations to suppress IRIS' findings.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 15, insert ``, including counseling and care and services under section 1720D of this title''…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Ms. Sherrill The Acting CHAIR…

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Ms. Sherrill). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…

I would just like to add that I hope that the VA will do outreach with groups like Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey. I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.