Kathleen Rice: “So I just want to talk about the Accountability Act that we are discussing here.”

I think what we are--the subject matter of today's hearing brings me to that--again to that issue of how we get people around safely and efficiently.

I have heard from Jewish and interfaith organizations that the present funding levels are clearly insufficient to meet the current needs.

How can we create or encourage a more holistic approach to disaster relief that improves intergovernmental coordination?

I am very proud of the workforce development efforts already underway at Stony Brook University and Farmingdale State College in my home State of New York.