Even before the pandemic, providers in my community were telling me how they were using and hoped to expand telehealth.

Last week was a reminder that when we are in a crisis, we look to our government to help us.

This COVID relief package is absolutely vital.

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 happens again.

I mean, when I`ve been on the phone with mayors, one of the mayors who is in my congressional district owns a brewery and he was boiling water and handing it out to the citizens in his town.

So, that`s what we expect of our leaders here in Texas, certainly, here in Houston where we pride ourselves on taking care of each other.

I`m sad but not surprised that we have failed to respond to these challenges, clearly identified problems. I think what we`re seeing now is a massive failure of our system and it`s both the grid and ERCOT, the public utility commission…

I appreciate the opportunity to hear from these witnesses about protecting consumers from fraud during this health and economic crisis.

I would propose that what is absolutely needed is if that money was put into a fund that could reimburse victims of fraud and scams.

I am just delighted and honored to be here and to serve on this subcommittee.

I rise to request unanimous consent that all of the items be included in the record.