the Great Lakes are especially vital to both of our districts, and we have fought together to protect them for a long time.

keeping forests as forests is the number one water quality enhancement that you can do

I appreciate you holding today's hearing with the U.S. Forest Service to learn more about the Administration's fiscal year 2022 discretionary budget proposal.

Today's oversight hearing provides an opportunity to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected arts and humanities organizations across the country and how Federal resources are being used to mitigate the virus' impact.

So this is about job creation.

I recognize, though, for our forests to meet the needs of current and future generations, we must commit to finding ways to utilize, manage, and protect our Nation's forests while maintaining a viable market for wood products.

Madam Chair, before we close, I would like to enter a letter into the record from my distinguished colleague, Tim Ryan, about a company in his district and some of the processes that they use to help eliminate waste.

Last Congress, I was proud to cosponsor Congressman Bruce Westerman's bill, the Trillion Trees Act, to plant 1 trillion trees globally by 2050 and promote sustainable forest practices to make our forests more resilient to disease and wildfires while also reducing carbon in the atmosphere.

the residents, they are at the top of the food chain. They are our bosses, and they want recycling.

As more budgetary details become available, my colleagues and I anticipate working with you to move forward a budget...

Thank you, Madam Chair. I yield back.