Kathleen Rice: “Easterseals urges Congress to approve a multi-year extension for HVRP.”

I have seen the havoc that is wreaked in communities and among broken families. And it is just a terrible, preventable crime.

Whether due to poor State, local, and Federal coordination, understaffing, or even a lack of political will, the elderly and people of color do not benefit from Federal disaster relief compared to other Americans.

I am very supportive of my colleague from San Diego and a member of this committee, Congressman Scott Peters' bill, the Workforce Mobility Act, which would place strong limits on noncompete agreements.

Let me just interrupt you for 1 second.