I also remain committed to working to combat anti-Semitism and violence against all religious groups.

I remain committed to working with Chairwoman Demings to help strengthen our Nation's overall emergency preparedness posture by supporting programs like the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

As we enter 2022, we must keep a keen eye on the mid-term elections and ensure that voters can be confident that their vote will count.

I hope we can all agree more resources for our State and local governments are necessary.

I am determined to work with the State and local officials and other stakeholders in New York's Second Congressional District and across the country to improve their cybersecurity posture in the wake of increasing threats.

I thank my friend for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this so-called reconciliation bill. This Build Back Better bill is nothing more than a sham to push far radical progressive policies on America, policies that…

If the past year has taught us nothing else, it is that no entity is too small or too big to experience a ransomware attack.

Ransomware attacks have devastating real-world consequences for Americans.

This impacts every place in America, including my constituents who have recently been victims of these types of attacks.

The United States right now, I think, faces an overwhelming threat from cyber crime, especially ransomware.

It is also vital that the Secret Service has the authorities and resources to investigate ransomware attacks and illicit financing operations.

I am a proud original cosponsor of the Chairwoman's State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, which would establish a grant program for State and local entities to improve their cyber posture.