"I am concerned, and I think this touches on Ms. Schakowsky's question that this could further shrink the size of the EPA's workforce, undermine recruitment efforts, and undermine its mission."
"That storm and the resulting loss of power and water devastated our State. Texans froze to death in their own beds just a few weeks ago."
"In my hometown of Houston and in the State of Texas, we are all too familiar with the challenges of extreme weather events brought on by climate change."
"Well, thank you so much for that. And thanks to all of you for your insights today."
"COVID has increased suicide rates, has created isolation from peers and access to adults like teachers and coaches."
"Telemedicine has really kept the lights on for mental health programs."
"Even before the pandemic, providers in my community were telling me how they were using and hoped to expand telehealth."
"This COVID relief package is absolutely vital."
"Last week was a reminder that when we are in a crisis, we look to our government to help us."
"I have heard some comments from some of my colleagues today and claims that this is an effort to silence people with whom some Members simply disagree. I don't think that is why we are here."
"And that was the purpose of my letter with my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee. We very much need to understand exactly what happened, why it happened, and how we make sure it never hap..."