We have a responsibility to work in a timely way to write funding bills that will build a stronger economy.

we need to get ahead of this now to protect the native crab populations.

Our national parks are national treasures, bringing in tourists and dollars from around the world to local communities.

I am really glad to join you as we kick off this subcommittee hearing on President Biden's budget request.

These programs are too important to shortchange, and this moment is too critical to let partisan infighting hold our communities and our country back.

We have a responsibility to work in a timely fashion, in a bipartisan way, to pass these funding bills that keep our families safe and our nation strong and competitive.

Our national parks are national treasures, bringing in tourists and dollars from around the world to local communities.

the full faith and credit of the United States, that is to pay our bills on time like every families expected to, is not something that should ever be held hostage to score cheap political points at the expense of working people in this…

What I am concerned about is people hear $130, and they just don't get it because they think it is expensive.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 316

My final question really is about the COVID-19 vaccine trials that excluded pregnant populations.

We are weaker and less competitive in the world as well when we fail to prevent and respond to those disasters.

I look forward to working with you on a bipartisan product for all of us to support.

I want to ask some questions. You are talking about having a vaccine accessible to the uninsured.

We want to return to regular order, a goal I know that both you and the Ranking Member share.

Well, thank you very much, Chair Van Hollen and Ranking Member Hagerty.

The House budget cuts on PFAS, on lead, on chemical detection in this country would significantly set us back.

Our strength here at home and across the world isn't just measured by the strength of our military.

I really believe there is a better way to give access to people that are uninsured.

Our strength here at home and across the world isn't just measured by the strength of our military.

Well, thank you very much, Chair Van Hollen and Ranking Member Hagerty.

House Republicans last week voted for very deep across-the-board cuts to discretionary spending over the next 10 years.

If we expect other nations to trust us, to live up to our global commitments, we have to keep our promises right here at home too.

We have to keep in mind defense spending isn't the only way that we protect our nation.

The House budget cuts on PFAS, on lead, on chemical detection in this country would significantly set us back.