In my district, lead has been leaching from these legacy cables including at a children's playground in Wappingers Falls.

Does the EPA's best practices require testing in areas like low-income neighborhoods, public housing, and playgrounds since lead exposure to children can seriously harm their health since underserved communities are more likely to have…

I appreciate your leadership and your commitment.

the highest of any city in New York State, have elevated levels of lead in their blood stemming from the 5,500 lead pipes that run through the city.

Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the NDAA as it was reported out of committee under the strong bipartisan leadership of Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith. I proudly served two combat tours in…

I want to commend the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.

I encourage you to draw from a principle that I learned as a young military officer.

It cannot be that in the United States of America, veterans returning home do not have access to adequate mental health care.

This was an unacceptable proposal and I ask the Committee to ensure that no veterans will see a reduction in health care access.

Our veterans deserve to know that the care they receive at Castle Point will be there tomorrow, next month, and next year.

Our HAVENS Act is a leap forward in making that a reality. I urge you to support this critical legislation.