We must have transparency, and we must be assured that these taxpayer dollars are not being funneled to the Chinese.

We don't want Chinese companies getting American taxpayer money to create more Chinese jobs and Chinese technology.

We should all be proud that America is the leader, the leader in clean, renewable energy.

There is a lot on the agenda today.

We should all agree that our country must have a stable, secure supply chain for people to power our homes and businesses, fill up our gas tanks, and find opportunities for a better life.

We will continue to demand transparency and accountability from the administration to guard against Federal waste of funds through poor investments and further dependence on our adversaries.

The Department of Energy not only refused to provide transparency to this committee, but they are refusing to be transparent to the American people who deserve every assurance that their tax dollars are not being funneled to China.

Heavily subsidizing renewable energy and shoveling money in the form of financial awards out the door is not the solution.

Millions of Americans still lack access to broadband services, despite our Federal Government spending tens of billions of dollars.

Just know this committee is committed to that, Republicans and Democrats.

I am concerned about the Department's ability to effectively examine all the applications for funding...

We are still waiting to hear about the accuracy of the newest version of the FCC's broadband data maps.

We cannot be energy secure if we are at the mercy of our adversaries.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I look forward to discussing several legislative solutions today to help ensure NTIA is carrying out its mission.

I really do believe that this is a moment and we need to make sure that the taxpayer dollars accomplish the goal and that my constituents don't remain unserved because fiber isn't possible.

I was disappointed to hear that certain restrictions in NTIA's Notice of Funding Opportunity would lead to funds being primarily spent laying extensive fiber.

Reauthorizing agencies in the Energy and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction is a top priority.

I was very disappointed to see in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the BEAD Program that it prioritized fiber projects over other technologies like fixed wireless.

Permitting reform is a top priority for this committee.

The threat of losing ground to China grows more intense as President Biden rushes to force America to run on entirely renewable energy as part of his rush-to-green agenda.

I, like many of you, don't think any community should be left out of the digital revolution.

Our goal today is to examine the complex challenges and root causes that lead to drug shortages.

The FDA has not been an effective partner in combating drug shortages.

As we strive to strengthen our supply chain, we must encourage American innovation, increase domestic manufacturing capabilities, and promote the adoption of quality generic drugs.