the integration of arts and design into STEM learning is a way to enhance that learning.

If the EPA scientific process is viewed as being biased, or less than willing to consider every point of view, their credibility suffers.

I noted provisions that will not improve the Science Advisory Board structure or operation, but that instead would likely limit the quality of scientific advice the EPA receives.

I hope that we don't spend our time today condemning American scientists and researchers simply because they are affiliated with a research university.

Many of those constituents tell me that what they need from the EPA is consistency and efficiency.

I am sure that my colleagues agree that if and when there are problems in a government entity for which the mission is to protect public health and the environment, we should be steadfast in identifying any problem and work together to…

I am sure my colleagues agree that, if and where there are problems in a government entity for which the mission is to protect public health and the environment, we should be steadfast in identifying any problem and work together to find…

I thank Ranking Member Miller for yielding me this time. Today I rise in opposition to the SKILLS Act. This partisan bill, unfortunately, takes a one-size-fits-all approach, freezing funding, eliminating programs that help veterans, the…

I wanted to reiterate the comments of my colleagues about the importance of comprehensive immigration reform.

Both Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Peter DeFazio have filed amicus briefs in this litigation.

the Department of Labor's 2012 final rule to protect workers in the H-2B program. This is being challenged...

Because of the current system that allows for self-attestation regarding efforts to recruit U.S. workers...

Thank you very much, Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Miller, for holding this important hearing today.

The current shortage of resources such as school psychologists, counselors, and nurses is alarming.

Counselors and social workers in particular can play a vital role in the development of youth, as I've seen time and time again.

I would like to find out from the panel: how do you feel about increasing the number of counselors?

Oregon is due for a major earthquake along the Cascadia fault, which will likely result in a massive tsunami.

I have had the opportunity to talk to so many children who are incarcerated. One person could help them through a bad day, anger, bullying, mommy and daddy getting a divorce, mommy getting beat-up the night before.

Many of my colleagues today have focused on school safety with respect to violence in schools.

I think it is important that the public know how much space exploration and space science impacts our everyday lives.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I think that one thing that should be available to all schools is enough counselors and enough social workers and mentors for the children.

In Oregon, schools are also focused on creating emergency plans for natural disasters.

this conversation would have benefited from a Department of Energy presence on the panel.

Because the Department of Energy conducted the research on which the EPA based its decision to grant the E15 waivers, it is important to note for the record that the majority invited neither the Department of Energy nor the EPA to discuss…