I think people having a final place where they can go, where they are frustrated and confusing dealing with our program, can go get a fair shake.

I appreciate that. And as part of your analysis, will you also be determining how many homeowners were not mapped into mandatory purchase areas and, therefore, may not be insured by the program?

OK. And so for that reason, and just what you said, can I have a commitment--obviously, at times it is hard when policyholders are filing claims and it takes time for them to go through that process--that you would consider extending the…

To me, to be honest, I don't care what technology is used to connect folks in Nevada.

I think we need to cut red tape and bureaucracy that delays the deployment of this, lift regulatory burdens that prevent investment.

I'm glad you said that, and I don't mean to interrupt. But I think what you're saying is so important.

I strongly support the good work done by the industry-led Robocall Strike Force, which made significant progress toward arming consumers with call blocking tools.

Could you do me a favor and provide to me in writing answers to the questions with respect to the hiring freeze, the impact, and where they're located throughout your agency?

Can you assure me that your merger reviews by your agency or legal challenges are not being impacted by the need to hire legal staff or staff, in general?

So limited to no authority right now to engage in that space?

Thank you. Thank you very much. I look forward to working with all of you.

Earlier this year, I joined Senator Markey and several other Senators on this Committee in calling for the FCC to protect consumers from receiving unwanted and intrusive robocalls.

If we could speed that up, you reduce the cost, you make it easier to get out there and serve citizens who might be near areas with lots of Federal land.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The challenge for us in Nevada is getting access to wireless broadband, you name it, in our rural areas for so many needs.

the West has great potential to host research and testing and development and manufacturing for future opportunities for this type of technology to improve safety.

I speak in unity with my colleagues and highlight the irreparable harm that will be done to our environment and communities now that Scott Pruitt has been confirmed to be the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Pruitt has…

Given the aging population--in Nevada it is growing, but also we are constantly evolving with technology and technological scams--what additional resources or innovations does law enforcement need?

the education has to be constant, because people are not really listening.

This area was important for me as Attorney General. That is why I created a unit in my office to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The first one is the public education, because to me this is the first step in prevention, and it is so hard to do.

I am very excited to be a member of this Committee, so thank you very much.

I will always continue to support it. I cannot tell you how many seniors not only were excited to be a part of it, but we were able to uncover fraud.

I had put on conferences in the State of Nevada, just bringing people in for the training, for the public education.

they are embarrassed to come forward.