Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I want to make note that today, the Committee is meeting virtually.”

Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, and Ranking Member Graves, for holding today's hearing on implementation of the IIJA.

Thank you to everyone for joining us today to discuss a topic with enormous implications for the future of our planet.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

Failing to accurately measure our emissions will undermine our ability to achieve effective climate solutions.