I think that it is incumbent on us as Congress to try to support D.C.

The Cuban Government bears responsibility, but we also know the crisis has been made worse by U.S. sanctions and the embargo against Cuba.

I think it would be great for us to talk about repealing the last of the Trump tax scam, which we know benefited the top one percent of one percent.

I think if anything should be on the High-Risk List, that probably No. 1 would be if this Congress, led by the Republican majority, forces default for the first time ever against the American people by this Congress not paying our bills.

Our colleague here, Congressman Jimmy Gomez, recently introduced the 99.5 Percent Act, which would close loopholes on the estate tax and end benefits for those billionaires that continue to avoid paying their fair share every single year.

I think it is entirely appropriate for the Democrats in the hearing here today to be raising that massive cuts to programs like FEMA will make addressing flood insurance harder.

The climate crisis threatens the stability of our farms and our food system.

Fortunately, the Biden Administration is taking historic steps to tackle this crisis by investing billions in drought mitigation, renewable energy, and climate-friendly agriculture practices.

If we want a top-notch air travel system for this country, we need national wage and benefit standards for our airports.

the proposed H.R. 1499, the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, authored by my mentor and friend and T&I Committee member, Congressman Chuy Garcia, will set national wage and benefit levels at major airports that receive Federal funding and ensures that every airport job is a good job.

Without wheelchair attendants, elderly passengers wouldn't be able to navigate our airports with dignity.