Jim Langevin

One of my concerns, though, is that the Federal investments will supplant rather than complement State and local funding.

I have been trying to draw attention to and prioritize cybersecurity now for over a decade.

I have got a bill in for a 30-day data breach notification, which would be a 30-day Federal standard.

I urge you to renew the investment and enact a five-year reauthorization before it expires on September 30th.

I have no further speakers, and I will close by just thanking Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Calvert for their work on the Defense Subcommittee portion of this package and for their commitment to our national defense. As I said, I…

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We also need to include certification programs so that they can get the entry-level jobs in cybersecurity.

I know my time has expired. But, you know, you are right on point.

It is really how do we grow the pie.

I hope we can work together on this and get the answers we need.

I just want to thank you for holding this important hearing, the work that you are doing...

The changing climate poses a threat to our readiness.

Thank you for holding this important hearing, the work that you are doing...

That is a priority that I would like to get an answer to.

One of my concerns from the 1647 reviews is that lessons learned need to be fed back into the requirements development process

I am concerned that 2018 was just a preview of the climate change intensified weather events that are to come.

In your testimony you acknowledge the changing nature of missile defense and the need to look increasingly to directed energy systems.

I agree with where the discussion was going, that we need to apply maximum diplomatic pressure and resolve the situation within Venezuela diplomatically.

We live in a neighborhood that 'experiences approximately 50 natural disasters every year, of almost every type'

One of my concerns from the 1647 reviews is that lessons learned need to be fed back into the requirements development process.

I just want to make sure this remains obviously a high priority and remains dynamic, that it's not just a one and done, but obviously ongoing review and point counterpoint.

I urge you to consider investments in proven workforce development strategies, including career and technical education (CTE) and apprenticeships.

I'm encouraged by your plans to craft robust infrastructure legislation to strengthen our communities and stimulate our economy.