Elise Stefanik

It is nonetheless imperative that we achieve every ounce of efficiency out of our back office and IT operations.

The subcommittee will come to order.

The 2016 Annual Report on Developmental Test & Evaluation stated that the Department's current knowledge management capabilities and processes used to gain, collect, and analyze the information necessary to conduct acquisition assessments…

In addition to investments in IT to improve its use of data to inform decision-making, DOD also needs to address the cultural barriers that hinder effective information sharing throughout the Department.

Absolutely. I think that increased flexibility is the right direction, particularly when there are opportunities outside of the military certainly within the government broadly, but also in the private sector.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you gentlemen for your service and for your testimony today.

And then just quickly before I have to run to votes, I want to ask specifically what the impact of a CR would be on your cyber efforts.

Near-peer adversaries such as North Korea and Iran are building super-hard and deeply buried facilities to conceal weapons development and other activities.

It is important for us to get on the record the negative impacts that a continued CR would have on the DOD.

This is modernizing Pell. It is bipartisan, and I am hopeful we can get this passed in this Congress.

I also was the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, so making higher education more affordable and more accessible is one of my top priorities.

My district is the proud home to Adirondack Park, an environmental treasure. We understand in the north country that protecting our environment plays an important role in promoting economic growth and opportunity. Along with 16 of my…

Thank you to all of the members from both sides of the aisle for such thoughtful questions.

And that is something that Russia does, unfortunately, effectively. They have country-specific strategies when it comes to their disinformation and propaganda.

Cyber warfare and influence campaigns that are being waged against our country represent a national security challenge of generational proportions.

The Pell Grant Program is the backbone of all Federal student aid. These grants provide access and opportunity to thousands of students across the country. When I speak with North Country students and teachers in my district, I hear about…

ObamaCare is not working, and we must find a way for better options, more affordable options for health care.

Do you like apples? Because I rise today to speak about that great time of year when days grow crisp and leaves start to change, apple season. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy in the North Country, and New York State is the…

First, I want to thank my HASC colleague and friend, Jackie Walorski, for all of her efforts to prevent the transfer of terrorists from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and introducing H.R. 5351, of which I am a proud cosponsor. I stand here today as…

In my district, industries ranging from manufacturing to renewable energy production to mineral production regularly tell me about the need for a trained and qualified workforce. When I visit with students and families across my district…

Despite the Internet being an integral part of modern American life, there are still many rural farmers across our Nation who do not have access to this essential tool. The Internet has the power to revolutionize the agriculture sector…

My district is home to many ecological wonders, from the mighty Adirondacks to the Saint Lawrence River. The environment is truly our lifeblood in the North Country. Sadly, invasive species threaten the health and beauty of these natural…

I stand today opposed to this amendment, as the representative of Fort Drum, an Army post that is 100 percent energy-independent and self-sustainable, relying solely on biomass energy. Unfortunately, this amendment would impede military…

In my district in the North Country of New York, brave law enforcement officers dedicate their careers and risk their lives each and every day to keep our communities safe. We are grateful for the outstanding service from men and women…

Unfortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has had a difficult time managing the high demand of Family Caregiver enrollees.