Eddie Bernice Johnson: “How can we, in good conscience, title this hearing as an examination of the scientific and operational integrity of…”

Last month, I introduced and withdrew an amendment, at the request of Chairman Lucas, that incapsulates my legitimate concerns on the disparate impacts AI technologies have on people that look like me.

He understood that the business of legislating and good politics required great skill in the art of compromise.

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.