Would you agree that a special behavioral health program for Indians... might be an answer to addressing these substance abuse needs?

I would support that as well.

I will say that as somebody who worked in my State in law enforcement.

Don't you think there should be targeted grant funding to address these issues in tribal communities?

I also hear from our tribes that it is difficult to get that treatment.

In Nevada, we have already undertaken the kind of revenue generation in recent years to establish a greater availability of funds to help rebuild and expand our local infrastructure in places like Clark and Washoe counties.

I believe in it. I think not only do we need culturally-appropriate but we need trauma-informed treatment as well.

S. 1988, the Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2017 or SPEED Act, spearheaded by Subcommittee Chairman Wicker and Senator Cortez Masto will make it easier to deploy small cells by…

If this Administration is committed to what I have heard you say time and again, an all-of-the-above energy strategy, then why is renewable energy the only energy program that is proposed to be cut?

What I am asking for is a commitment from you and DOI to work with the stakeholders, the Governor, and the State of Nevada to address our concerns.

Can I just ask for a commitment that you come back to us and go through this and be willing to talk to us more about what is going on here, because we have not had the opportunity to explore this with you and your staff as well?

the SPEED Act would update Federal regulation for these type of devices.

Congress can further facilitate wireless deployments on Federal property by creating a deemed granted remedy for siting applications.

Energy is core to our economic well-being and, quite frankly, morally, to produce energy in this country is morally right because I don't want to see your kids ever have to go overseas and see what I've seen.

I stand today in support of my colleague from Maryland as the 36th State to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. I couldn't agree more. I think it is time to eradicate discrimination of any kind, so I commend my colleague for standing up…

Right. Thank you. And I know I have gone over my time. Thank you.

Education is key. Education, education.

the concern with this budget is the cutbacks and the impact it is going to have.

I'm very passionate about education in terms of the STEM activities and would certainly be a very strong supporter of that.

Can I get a commitment from you that, once appointed and after you have done your analysis, if there is going to be an impact to Nevada, you will be willing to reach out and work with us and talk with us about the issues?

And as you well know, USGS has well over 200 programs, offices, laboratories, field stations and different facilities across the country with numerous partnerships with universities and other educational institutions.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

And has the administration's hiring freeze had an impact on why there are only 12 people in-house?

Thank you. I appreciate that.

The President's proposed budget would increase that level to as much as 93 percent of our entire economy by 2028.