Rick Larsen: “Should Americans be able to drive across a highway bridge with the reasonable expectation that it will not crumble away…”

I will note that recipients of the Medal of Honor have performed great acts of bravery in service to the United States. This bill is one way to honor the servicemembers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I…

I will also take this time to recognize Republican Staff Director of T&I, Jack Ruddy, who is leaving at the end of the week, after more than 6 years of work on the committee and, of course, an additional 9 years directly with the chair…

However, this activity has been dominated by Russian-flagged vessels, and both Russia and China have jockeyed for control of the region.

There has never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.