American businesses, consumers, and innovators, and the economy will benefit if the United States maintains our leadership on 5G, 6G, and future generations of wireless networks and devices.

Security of these systems is of paramount importance.

I really encourage improving and strengthening its reach.

I kind of want to go back to something you started with and focus a little bit on the supply-chain issues.

I am so glad to hear your testimony to the subcommittee today on the Department's goals.

Would you support expansion of existing programs for CCUS applications to refineries, if Congress were to authorize new programs aimed at reducing emissions in the downstream sector?

I certainly would welcome the opportunity to welcome you to my district in Houston and show you the work that my constituents are doing in the energy capital of the world.

I very much look forward to working with you on advancing these programs as we move forward to achieve our shared goals for our country and our planet.

I think I may be the last Member to ask questions. So I really thank you for your insights, and your consistent commitment to collaboration with the committee and the Congress on the objectives that we all share, from energy security to…

It is certainly my hope that Texas will expand Medicaid, especially considering the incentives in the American Rescue Plan that we worked on in this committee.

Title X was born in Texas 7. It was introduced in Congress by my predecessor in this seat, then-Congressman George H.W. Bush.

You are taking the reins of HHS at a critical moment in our history.