Deb Haaland

It is tremendously important, and what we hope to do is see support for institutionalizing this in a broader sense.

The contamination issue has hit home in a big way in New Mexico, and it is a huge concern of mine.

I am disappointed that it is coming as a UFR, especially given the well-documented need for these personnel.

I ask that this committee, as well as our senior leadership here in Washington, consider Michigan as you undergo your appropriations.

I believe we will have abrogated our responsibility to solve this issue.

Let me be clear: I believe that access to clean water out of your tap is a right, not a privilege.

I was proud to have worked with my colleagues, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, a member of this committee; Congressman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; and Congresswoman Norma Torres to make this positive change for our staff and visitors.

Access to safe, affordable menstrual hygiene products is a basic need and a healthcare right for 51 percent of the U.S. population.

Investing in infrastructure on Indian lands will unlock significant economic potential, spurring short-term job creation through construction-related jobs.

No girl, no one, should have to choose between their dignity or their education.

I urge you to address this fundamental injustice so that Native Americans no longer face the public health and safety hazards that are prevalent on Indian trust lands today.

Current Priority Infrastructure Projects in New Mexico's First Congressional District, Submitted for the Record by Hon. Debra A. Haaland, a Representative in Congress from the State of New Mexico

We need improvements to Paseo Del Norte and Unser Boulevard and to replace the Tijeras Arroyo Bridge to support our booming film industry.

I urge you to work with committees across jurisdictions to ensure that an infrastructure plan reduces greenhouse gas emissions while creating jobs and economic opportunities.

My Albuquerque area district needs a Federal commitment to infrastructure to support local investment and economic development.

I urge you to address the infrastructure needs in Indian country to fully honor the Federal Government's unique Government-to-Government relationship with Tribes.

I urge you to find a sustainable long-term solution.

I urge you to invest in roads, trails, marinas, and other infrastructure in our national forests and parks which support the outdoor recreation economy through a recreation title in an infrastructure package.

Thank you very much, Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee.

The lack of infrastructure on Indian lands poses a public health and safety hazard to Indian reservation residents and visitors.

It is our responsibility here in Congress to provide our communities with clean water and to ensure their safety and peace through accountability.

We will likely be adding--you know, asking more about that.

New Mexico relies on the funding provided in the FAST Act in order to improve our transportation system.

In New Mexico, the minority population is the majority. So, our New Mexico reality really resonates.

We should not have to suffer every time the price of oil goes down.