At a time of inflation and increasing financial pressure on families, this proposal will increase costs of shipping goods and conducting fishing activities, thus increasing costs to consumers for a variety of goods including sustainable…

Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained due to a personal family matter, and I regret missing the vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act today. I would have proudly voted in favor of this legislation, and I remain committed to fighting the fentanyl…

Mr. Speaker, over the past 2 years, our Hampton Roads and Navy communities have been devastated by multiple sailor suicides, in particular aboard the USS George Washington and at MARMAC. As a former Navy helicopter pilot and nurse…

I just want to start out with offshore wind. And in pursuit of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, I have been a strong supporter of the offshore wind industry.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Police Week. I am proud to stand with Virginia's police officers, not just during National Police Week but each and every day. Our brave men and women in blue selflessly confront danger to…

Mr. Speaker, over the past 2 years, our Hampton Roads and Navy communities have been devastated by multiple sailor suicides, in particular aboard the USS George Washington and at MARMAC. As a former Navy helicopter pilot and a primary care…

This crisis, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic and aging population, provider burnout, demographic shifts, and higher education faculty shortages, is negatively impacting all healthcare professionals.

Unfortunately, we are experiencing a workforce shortage nationwide, which can lead to higher risks and poor health outcomes for our patients.

I think if we can work on, how can we not--take away some of that stress that so many of you mentioned and not make you feel overworked.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I am no stranger to the challenge of hiring and staffing medical professionals.