But even the best technology cannot prevent human error, both on trains and abandoned vehicles on tracks.

However, every railroad, commuter or freight, must operate with high safety standards to ensure the protection of the public and the protection of railroad employees.

A first priority for the Commission, if I am confirmed, is going to be making sure we are doing vigorous enforcement.

Administering the census is a task so fundamental to how our government operates that our Nation's founders included it in the Constitution.

An inaccurate census risks underrepresentation for tribal communities, and an undercount can lead to skewed State, local, and Federal voting districts that diminish the voices of those communities.

In December, I wrote to the FTC, along with Senators Schumer and Blumenthal, asking for a workshop to discuss the increased use of 'bots' to purchase large quantities of in-demand toys and items.

I have a long history of working with the Federal Trade Commission on false labeling of sports equipment, especially sports equipment targeted to young people.

I pledge that I will look carefully at the FTC budget, if confirmed, and make sure that we have what we need.

One important area where the Administration's fiscal year 2019 budget falls short yet again is funding for the Census Bureau's partnership program.

Valid and accurate census data is the bedrock of fair, proportionate representation in our democracy.

As we all know, the census is a critically important government function, and yet the current Administration has yet to nominate a qualified candidate to lead the Census Bureau in the critical years leading up to 2020.

The census has a big impact on Indian Country when it comes to voting, one of our most essential civil rights.