Joyce Beatty

The diversity and the value of the DPA Title III projects administered by the Department of Defense have expanded in response to the emergencies that our nation and the world have faced over, let's say, the past 4 years.

We certainly won't remedy this issue by undercutting the very agencies at the center of the solutions.

It is critical that we continue to empower and support these agencies to do what is necessary to prevent these attacks.

It is time that Congress is able to identify and have bipartisan solutions to ensure that businesses have adequate awareness and preparation to protect themselves and consumers.

Helping small and medium-sized businesses remain vigilant and resilient and aware and proactive, I think is key to getting after the problem.

Yes, small and medium-sized businesses should be concerned about ransomware attacks.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And again, to all of our witnesses, thank you for your detailed information...

Are there any legislative measures that we have on the table now or anything that we should bring up?

Climate should not be a political issue. It is a reality. We must face it head on rather than burying our heads in the sand.

Consumers, everyday Americans are dealing with the effects of climate change daily.

Investors have been asking for more disclosure. Fifty percent of the voters oppose Congress limiting their access to corporate business records.

The Defense Production Act is what we are here to discuss today, as you have heard from our chairman.

To confront global climate crises, we must dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels and transition to clean energy.

It is absolutely critical that we continue to provide aid to Ukraine so they can also defend themselves against Russia.

That just sounds like it could be devastating to them, and, as I think Ranking Member Waters talked about, how the prices could go up then for us here, and that all of this is interrelated.

Under the Biden Administration, the United States maintains the most-extensive set of comprehensive sanctions against Iran.

I think it is very important. I can't imagine any one of us applying for a loan and getting it denied that would not call that lender and say, tell me why my loan was denied. That is a part of this, Madam Speaker. Lastly, this transparency…

Many groups continue to face high barriers to full participation in our financial system.

Women still earn only 83 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Economic inequality continues to pervade this country.

At the same meeting, Congresswoman Wagner said she wanted to work together to make sure the issue is addressed.

D&I practices are under attack. Virtually every Republican-led Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill prohibits funds from being used to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Despite our gains, we realize that our work is not done. I was extremely disappointed, Mr. Chairman, when the Chair chose to eliminate the D&I Subcommittee this Congress.

Then-Chairwoman Maxine Waters made history by establishing the first-ever Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I).

I am testifying today about the importance of diversity and inclusion in our financial system and the need for this matter to be seriously considered by the committee.