Did you or anybody in the Administration have conversations with former Speaker Pelosi's office about modifying the language in the Democrats' final reconciliation bill to disguise from the American public the fact that $200 million for…

We are going to hold the Biden administration accountable for every dollar of precious taxpayer money that is being spent.

How do you reconcile the fact that Secretary Haaland said a 22 percent cut in National Park Service would be catastrophic, while your own executive budget recommends a 20 percent cut?

I would certainly urge my colleagues to support the President's proposal in that regard.

That would be deeply problematic, particularly if one believes that we ought to be addressing some of these maintenance needs that I know the Chair and I both care deeply about.

I would just like you to, with a straight face, can you say it is OK that a quarter percent of the National Park Service's deferred maintenance went to one Congressional district?

the press release on the Presidio Trust website announcing the $200 million IRA payout clearly states multiple times that Nancy Pelosi secured this earmark for the Presidio.

Today, we meet because America's best idea is facing its worst problem: an unprecedented $22.3 billion backlog of deferred maintenance and repairs.

Despite knowing about this $10 billion backlog increase and repeated requests to conduct additional oversight, Congressional Democrats refused to hold a hearing on the implementation of the GAOA last Congress.

This deferred maintenance doesn't just affect visitor experiences. They can also lead to serious public safety issues.

the Administration is proposing a 20 percent cut by going back to Fiscal Year 2023 levels.

I have the utmost faith that every single Member seated around this dais today wants nothing more than for the Park Service to rise to the challenge and finally tackle its long-standing deferred maintenance needs.