I think that the only way we can even come up with positive solutions to those areas is going to visit and convene people in those communities to try to get this work done.

Groundwater levels for the City of Gallup have dropped approximately 200 feet over the past 10 years.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is the benefit of being new here. I should have followed the wisdom of my more senior colleagues and included my opening statement with my introduction of the president.

Thank you also again to Senator Lujan and Senator Heinrich for this critical legislation, which will ensure that thousands of Navajo people have a safe, reliable drinking water supply.

Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.

We must work together to address the challenges facing our tribal communities.

Social Security is an incredibly effective anti-poverty program.

Social Security keeps 22 million Americans out of poverty.

Without Social Security 38 percent of seniors would live in poverty.

Social Security helps 50 million American seniors stay out of poverty.

Social Security is an incredibly effective anti-poverty program.

Social Security Disability and Survivors is one of most impactful anti-poverty programs for children.