Filemon Vela: “I can only imagine what kind of desperation prompts mothers and fathers to hand their children over to smugglers.”

Second, I believe we must take bold action to supercharge the adoption and production of electric vehicles (EVs) in America.

I must say now I get it. Your--your testimony has been so compelling and shed so much light on the battle that you consistently wage to protect the very people for which the Voting Rights Act was passed.

I would urge the Committee to once again include the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act in the upcoming infrastructure package with the same authorization level included in HR 2--$50 million annually over 5 years.

The stakes have never been higher than they are right now.