"Supporting the movement of people and goods on our nation's roads, bridges, ports, and airports is crucial to driving investment in our communities."
"The New Democrat Coalition is determined to increase long-term federal investments in all types of infrastructure."
"Treaties are the supreme law of the land; treaty rights held by a tribe cannot be diminished by the passage of time or by non-use."
"When any Federal executive agency or department including the Department of Defense proposes a project, it needs to engage in formal government-to-government consultation with any tribe that may be im..."
"I respectfully request the committee support this proposal so that Parris Island can continue to prepare our best and brightest to win our nation's battles in service to the country."
"I strongly urge the members of this committee to continue to prioritize climate resiliency and that service members in the Lowcountry can continue to do what they do best."
"I think the Federal government needs to be a better partner, and particularly with regard to your ability to exercise your treaty rights."
"It is our job to fund it, right, to actually make sure that there is necessary funding in place."
"Vice Chair Johnston, first, thank you for highlighting the threats that your tribe is facing due to climate change."
"We are, I think, also conscious of the fact that the BIA doesn't have any dedicated funding for that purpose."
"I just want to express gratitude to each of you for coming and testifying and sharing your stories."
"I particularly am grateful for continuing to highlight the murdered and missing indigenous women and girls."