Eddie Bernice Johnson: “But in the Office of Science, can you provide a clearer explanation for the proposed funding level...”

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.

Transit is critical to our nation's vitality, so having a robust workforce is important to the nation.

I would just encourage the Secretary and the leadership at DOT to stay focused on ensuring that these funds are getting out to local communities as quickly as possible.

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.