In 2007, 16 years ago, Congress directed that a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program be established to educate consumers about the safety, durability and fuel efficiency of replacement tires.

There truly is an affordability crisis in this country.

We need to address it through the adoption of a permanent program.

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is vitally important.

We are all concerned about it. I hear my community members talk about inflation and water.

So, it is clear we need to hold up the spirit of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and keep investing in those critical programs, not just for my district but across the country.

Representative Nikema Williams of Georgia and I introduced a bill to ensure funding for environmentally friendly water infrastructure projects.

One thing that has become very clear is how important the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is nationwide, not just in my community in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

I was proud to lead a letter with Ranking Member Napolitano to the Appropriations Committee... requesting robust funding for those water infrastructure programs.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I am concerned about our congressional response to rail safety. And so far, it has been shameful and, quite frankly, disrespectful to the people of northeast Ohio and those who live in East Palestine.