I offered an amendment to strike the rider that would have prohibited the EPA from implementing the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.

I hope that this committee can move beyond politics, look at the science, and provide an increase for the EPA, so it can adequately protect our public health.

As ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, I want to make it clear that I am absolutely committed to making sure that the Federal Government supports the people of Flint and the Federal Government holds up our end of the…

Frankly, protecting children from lead should not be a partisan issue.

I am outraged, as are many of my colleagues, at the neglect and criminal incompetence that resulted in the Flint water crisis.

The President's budget proposes $7.33 billion for TSA, which is a modest $149 million increase from fiscal year 2016.

I particularly want to join my colleagues in commending Chief Dine on your years of hard work and service.

The Department of Energy plays a critical role in America's national security and economic prosperity.

It is critical we take real steps to address climate change.

Hopefully, there won't be any dangerous accidents before that time, because once it occurs and it affects our streams and rivers, as you know, I have been told that you just can't clean it up.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

It has become increasingly clear that our Nation's electricity grid requires transformation to address reliability and security issues.