Nydia Velázquez: “I am not talking about the 91. I am talking about the fact that you went before the Senate Committee and you testified…”

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.

I am really pleased to support this legislation to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs. And I commend Mr. Goldman for his commitment and dedication to making this office operate more effectively for rural small businesses.

Therefore, we must consider the many other drivers of inflation to create a comprehensive policy response, not play political games.

We must confront the challenges that cause timelines of project approvals to grow, particularly lack of agency staffing, however, undermining the agencies responsible for protecting our environment is not the solution.