It's a little bit different being on this side of the dais after 22 years on the committee.

Now is not the time to retreat on the goals and intent of the Clean Water Act.

the health of one body of water is intrinsically connected to the health of another.

I can't support weakening clean water protections and increasing the chance of excess nutrients and pollution entering water systems.

Congress specifically noted that the State-by-State, go-it-alone approach was, quote, 'inadequate in every vital aspect.'

Trains have been getting longer and longer, some as long as 5 miles out West.

The long-term health and resiliency of the supply chain and the economy depends on a stable and functioning freight rail system.

Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Ranking Member Payne, for holding this hearing.

That means full and consistent funding for the Maritime Security Program and the Tanker Security Program.

Being 'Semper Paratus,' with insufficient resources is not sustainable.

Without affordable housing, Coasties are required to commute hours to work.

Ninety-seven Members of the House, including Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and Ranking Member Larsen, actually have already signed a letter requesting fiscal year 2024 appropriations funding for CRISI at the fully authorized level.