Steven Horsford

I came to make sure that the federal programs that Congress approves and that the Administration implements works for my constituents.

The only ones to defund law enforcement were the Republicans who voted no on the American Rescue Plan.

I am actually glad that we have your expertise and incite to highlight just how fundamental the American Rescue Plan has been to our country's pandemic recovery.

I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan in the moment that it was needed.

What we also know is that the Federal Government has not been investing in these efforts and has not been funding these efforts that we know bring peace to our community.

I will continue fighting for this important industry that is critical to my constituents in Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

For that reason, the requirement for SDA to procure launches under NSSL seems unnecessary and wasteful.

I'm curious what we're getting for all this extra spending other than adding significant amounts of time to our launch timelines.

It's my understanding that the biggest risk to on-time delivery of the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 missile tracking layer is the accelerated launch timeline and requirement to use the National Security Space Launch program.

Funding for our national defense is not some political prop that can be held up to score cheap political points.

I would like to finish my time talking about Title X. For too long Title X has been woefully underfunded.

This is the wrong time--I used an analogy in a committee hearing just earlier today saying that we are one the--we are within--inside the one yard line within the 2-minute warning of the football game and we need that touchdown to win.

Would you be able to speak to just how crucial it is for Congress to pass an additional round of COVID relief funds?

I don't know how that helps communities, small businesses, our economy's recovery when we are cutting off the very support that is needed.

The pandemic can only be addressed when we protect every single person.

I want to commend the Department of Health and Human Services and our entire healthcare profession.

I believe the eligible population may be much larger; given that DHA's estimate is based on certain assumptions from the general U.S. population that do not translate directly to the active-duty service member population.

In recent months, we have seen a concerning rise in attacks on LGBT rights in statehouses across the country.

I am deeply concerned, and I want to bring to your attention, that the Nevada delegation has still not been consulted on the Nevada Test and Training Range proposal.

Public reporting has highlighted the ongoing success of Ukrainian defense forces in utilizing Bayrakter TB2 remotely piloted aircraft against Russian forces.

I am deeply concerned by the message this sends to our NATO allies, including Romania and Bulgaria, regarding our commitment to freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

The Black Sea has long served as a strategic center of gravity for Russia, and a potential flashpoint between NATO and Russia.

I want to commend the Administration's efforts to finally make the wealthiest in this country pay their fair share in taxes.

I appreciate very much you holding this hearing and your interest in ensuring that women are able to fully participate in our changing economy.

Do you intend to request increased funding for the Pacific Pathways exercise in FY23, and if so, how would this increased funding allow U.S. Army Pacific to guarantee and optimize persistent access in the 1st and 2nd island chains?