I think we need to look at smart strategies that will help more people become homeowners.

I've joined with Senators Warner and Warnock on a bill, the LIFT Act, which would provide more affordable mortgage options for first generation homeowners.

I introduced a bill first with Senator Orin Hatch to do this.

I'm a big fan of the LIHTC Program.

first-time homeownership is really important and yet there's significant racial disparities.

There's a lot to be said for the policy actions that have been taken by Congress in order to help the U.S. have this strong economic recovery.

I wish it were an immigration reform bill, and not just a border security bill, but the fentanyl issue is a crisis.

We have to, have to come up with assistance, especially for Ukraine, very, very soon.

We need to move forward.

Virginia has an interesting experience with climate-related issues.

I've been frustrated and I know the Chair has too, that we've not been able to do what I would consider climate change legislation that focuses on causes and prevention.

Every time we do an emergency supplemental to do hurricane relief, Super Storm Sandy or something like that, it's dealing with climate effects.

Virginia has an interesting experience with climate-related issues.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Every time we do an emergency supplemental to do hurricane relief, Super Storm Sandy or something like that, it's dealing with climate effects.

I'm glad that in bills like the Inflation Reduction Act and others, we're now starting to make investments around adaptation, but I understand the thrust of the testimony is that's not enough.

I've been frustrated and I know the Chair has too, that we've not been able to do what I would consider climate change legislation that focuses on causes and prevention.

I'm glad that in bills like the Inflation Reduction Act and others, we're now starting to make investments around adaptation, but I understand the thrust of the testimony is that's not enough.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I've been frustrated and I know the Chair has too, that we've not been able to do what I would consider climate change legislation that focuses on causes and prevention.

Every time we have to rewrite the flood insurance programs and get more federal support and subsidy for that, I mean, it's sort of climate change research legislation.

I'm glad that in bills like the Inflation Reduction Act and others, we're now starting to make investments around adaptation, but I understand the thrust of the testimony is that's not enough.

Virginia has an interesting experience with climate-related issues.

I really appreciate the witnesses being here. You know, it is--I think it is an honor to testify before the U.S. Senate.

I have been dealing with my own long COVID issue for almost 4 years. It is mild, thank goodness.