I rise during National Infrastructure Week to highlight the importance of investing in a skilled infrastructure workforce. Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure will require more than investments in bridges, roads, and waterways. It will…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, insert after line 5 the following: SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On October 24…

I just want to, in reference to the gentleman from Oregon's comments, state that the plans under the Obama administration were supposed to be very short in duration, for a 3- month period, while individuals sought more comprehensive…

As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I rise to recognize May as National Foster Care Month. Mr. Speaker, it is time to bring front and center the more than 400,000 youth in our foster care system across the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. The simple fact of the matter is that climate change is real, and it is creating enormous consequences for the United…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thank you, Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves, for the opportunity to testify today.

Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure will also require more than investments in bridges, roads, waterways, and broadband; it will require a workforce that can design, build, and maintain them.

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

We appreciate your consideration of these requests and look forward to working with you to ensure these items are included in the nation-wide infrastructure package.

We must maintain this commitment moving forward.

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

I certainly echo the words of the majority leader and the need for infrastructure investment.

By including these investments in a comprehensive infrastructure package, we will ensure that resources committed to our nation's infrastructure will be effective, building on established workforce development strategies to provide the…

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

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

the changing climate poses a threat to our readiness.

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

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