I support strong enforcement with respect to trade secret theft that disadvantages U.S. innovators and workers.

I will work with Ambassador Tai to deepen trade engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

I am concerned that there is still not a nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR.

I am committed to working with the Biden-Harris administration to craft a trade policy that strengthens our economic relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.

I think we have lost ground there, which we need to recover.

I think it is critical that we get that position filled as soon as possible.

The Biden-Harris administration is already demonstrating that the United States is back on the global stage.

later today, the Senate will vote on S. 2093. S. 2093 is the new S. 1. It is the latest version of the so- called For the People Act, which is a massive, massive Federal takeover of election law. So why are we taking up a massive Federal…

We have cattle producers who produce the highest quality beef in the world, and they deserve to be able to participate in a marketplace that operates fairly, transparently, and with integrity.

I would suggest that we have to figure out, as part of our deliberations, and whether that is in the form of legislation or working with the Department of Justice, to address this issue of lack of competition.

I will continue to advocate for updated regulatory measures, like the Streamline Small Cell Deployment Act.

Finding common sense ways to efficiently deliver reliable broadband services in a technology neutral manner should be part of any infrastructure conversation.

What can Congress do to ease the regulatory permitting burdens that slow down the deployment of redundant and resilient networks?

5G networks can help reduce carbon emissions by up to 15 percent.

Even though our networks performed very well during the pandemic, I think we can all agree there is still more work to be done.

Reliable and resilient networks across all parts of the United States have never been more critical.

I recently introduced an amendment to call on the WTO to reform its special and differential treatment rules so that globally competitive countries like China, with the world's second largest economy, can no longer self-designate as a…

Having new, accurate maps is critically important to ensure that this funding goes to truly unserved areas.

I think very clearly, the Federal Communications Commission is the preferred agency for the distribution of these types of funds.

Multiple agencies are dispersing broadband funds, which could ultimately lead to duplication of broadband services.

Expanding reliable and resilient broadband access in rural areas has long been a priority of mine, here in the Senate.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Law, as you know, ensuring there are reliable and resilient broadband networks in rural America means not just having Federal resources to deploy these networks, but also having the Federal support available to…

Do not tether rural residents to the Internet through a wire to the home or to the farmhouse.

Make affordability a priority.

This committee has an opportunity before it, to support the deployment of reliable and resilient networks and it is imperative that we get it right.