"This will ensure the plan is not developed to satisfy the Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., but rather meet the needs of those of us who live near the river and endure the cost of failed flood p..."
"Inclusion of this provision in the upcoming WRDA is essential to having a timely path to the necessary corrective actions."
"Unfortunately, insufficient funding for the Army Corps of Engineers has undermined upkeep and maintenance of these important waterways."
"It is extremely difficult to secure funding for smaller waterways, including those in the Eastern Shore."
"My bill, the G.I. Bill Comparison Tool Data MOU Act, would help veterans get the information they need to choose the best educational option for them."
"I wanted to start by first mentioning a September 2019 review that VBA did of approximately 9,700 previously denied MST claims."
"I am very concerned that the Hampton VA has gone from the watch list to the high-risk list."
"Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity, and we will not have to wait for sea levels or temperatures to rise even further to feel that impact."
"If we do not act urgently and boldly, we will have shirked our solemn responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the American people."
"Even the Department of Defense just this year said, 'the effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to DOD missions, operational plans and installations.'"
"In Coastal Virginia, climate change is not a problem for tomorrow; it is one we face every day."
"I hope your work will prioritize national security, clean energy, and resilient communities."