Elise Stefanik

The concept of a self-audit system, we are trying to incentivize businesses if they identify a pay gap to close that pay gap.

We must address unique challenges facing women in the workforce.

When they do, they deserve to know that they will receive the highest-quality, specialized care that we can provide - and that includes prosthetic items that are specifically designed for them.

Women represent roughly 16% of the United States active duty force, 18% of the officer corps, and the 2,000,000 female veterans in our country represent the fastest group of veterans.

I appreciate the opportunity to submit my statement for the record in support of the passage of my bill, H.R. 2681, concerning the availability of prosthetics for women veterans.

With regard to emerging technologies, specifically 5G technology, and the exponential increase in the number of connected devices and services in the very near future, how exactly are you factoring this technological evolution into your…

As you think about our vulnerabilities, are insider threats an area of concern with respect to our Nation's internet architecture?

Thank you, Jim. I want to start by thanking both Chairman Langevin and Chairman Lynch for holding such an important and cross-cutting hearing.

Our veterans deserve better. The Vietnam Era Veterans Hepatitis-C Testing Enhancement Act focuses on Hepatitis-C screening and does not take away from the VA's efforts.

I applaud the Committee as well as your staffs for focusing on this ever-important topic.

I proudly represent New York's 21st Congressional District where nearly 1 in 10 adults is a veteran.

Homelessness in rural communities is different, and the resources are different than homelessness in urban and suburban communities.

I represent one of the most rural districts on the East Coast. I represent 194 towns and villages.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 31 Offered by Mr. Engel The Acting CHAIR. It is…

With the top-line of $735 billion, this bill would cut personnel accounts; limit programs that deter against great power competition, such as Russia and China; and severely regress all the efforts we have put in to recover readiness from…

My district is a great example of a district that is in need and that is quite rural.

I have the largest counties in the State. So the transportation piece is critical.

I represent New York's 21st district, a very rural part of the Northeast, and frankly the East Coast.

What other innovative concepts have you tested specifically for providing support during the summer months in rural communities?

It is important to recognize that children are not just in need during the school year, but also during the summer months.

I would love to work with the Department to identify what those innovative solutions are for rural communities.

I represent New York's 21st district, which is one of the most rural districts on the East Coast, but it is also one of the most aged districts if you look at the percentage of seniors that I represent.

Alzheimer's forever changes people's lives. It has impacted my family and we have heard from stories on both sides, both individuals in the audience here today, witnesses, as well as Members of Congress who have been impacted.

As we know, there are approximately 200,000 Americans suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease and too often people living with this disease in their 30's, 40's, and 50's can have young children, new homes, or growing careers.

I think particularly for nontraditional students who we know are working at the same time as they are taking courses, we want to make sure that employment experience helps with their academic work because I think that will help us address…