I am hopeful that the committee's work here will build on that success to tackle the many backlogged projects that are sadly still unfunded even with increased investments.

Failure of this dam due to an earthquake would be devastating for a variety of reasons: loss of life, impact on local economy, and loss of critical water supply.

The success that WRDA has had during these divided times is a testament to the committee's willingness to work across the aisle.

That prescription drug bill is an excellent, excellent balance between H.R. 3 and what others would perhaps like to do.

The idea that it is going to cut off all innovation is ridiculous.

We reduce the out-of-pocket expense for seniors to $2,000 a year that they can pay over the course of the year to make it as affordable as possible to them.

I want that to occur in America. I want it to occur in the districts that some of these members in this room represent, and I think we found that balance.

I do not believe we should be cutting the defense budget like some folks have talked about.

The rising cost of drug prices is deeply impacting all Americans. It is time to move forward with policies that have broad support.

The BIOSIM Act is a commonsense approach to increase the utilization of biosimilars in this country.

I hope this committee and the 117th Congress continue to value bringing members together from both sides of the aisle on our transportation and infrastructure needs.

The absence of a long-term sustainable funding source for the Highway Trust Fund is deeply concerning.

The President's plan is a great foundation that goes boldly towards rebuilding American infrastructure for the 21st Century.

Looking forward to continuing our work to address climate crisis and, in particular, to achieve deep decarbonization of our power sector.

Folks like you kept the lights on in Oregon.

The Affordable Care Act has been an unqualified success for millions and millions of Americans.

I agree with Congressman Welch and the work that Ms. Glover's power alliance is doing. I think that is critical. Energy efficiency is probably the least expensive, most efficient--no pun intended--way to get reduction in carbon emissions.

I am working on a bill with Representative McKinley from coal country about what is the future of American energy independence.

Our nation's ports serve as the vital link between our people and the goods they buy for their families.

We must not forget them when crafting these policies.

Without this aid, industries served by ports will not be able to offer essential services.

The success that WRDA has had during these divided times is a testament to the committee's willingness to work across the aisle.

the success that WRDA has had during these divided times is a testament to the committee's willingness to work across the aisle.

I ask the committee to work with me on ways to get this project done before anyone else gets hurt.