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.

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

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 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.

I am wholeheartedly against fracking and drilling on public lands.