Yeah. That is so embarrassing.

Sen. Rounds and I partnered on a bill to take the first step on fixing these problems 3 years ago.

Even with recent increases, inflation-adjusted funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant is well below where it was 25 years ago.

Yeah. That is so embarrassing.

Can you see ways that we could fold the programs you mentioned into one and streamline it?

Without safe, decent place to call home, nothing in your life works--not your work, your family, your health, not anything.

I could not agree more with my colleagues, and the need to pass NAHASDA and so many other essential housing bills.

Housing challenges in Native communities stretch across the entire housing continuum, from the lack of emergency shelter to a shortage of home ownership opportunities on Tribal lands.

Even with recent increases, inflation-adjusted funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant is well below where it was 25 years ago.

Lack of safe, affordable, and available housing impacts communities across Wyoming, but especially on the Wind River Reservation.

Are there special programs for Native American veterans to obtain housing, and who administers those and how are they working?

Yeah. That is so embarrassing.

Sen. Rounds and I partnered on a bill to take the first step on fixing these problems 3 years ago.

I guess I have the wrong acronym. What is it--NAHASDA?

Congress has provided funding for Native American housing programs for several decades.

I especially want to thank Mr. Patrick Goggles for being here today.

What if you find a house that needs plumbing and electrical upgrades, and heating upgrades? Are there programs that are easily accessible to take care of those needs?

Finding affordable housing is a challenge for every community right now, but in Native and Tribal communities, barriers to housing and home ownership are particularly challenging.

OK, Mr. Upton, how are Native Community Development Financial Institutions providing support to prospective Native homeowners?

So, you mentioned the MCLs, but you also mentioned CERCLA. The role of CERCLA in this is that water systems could bear the liability costs, correct, if EPA moves forward with designating certain PFAS compounds as hazardous substances?

If we are to continue investing in the needed infrastructure, Congress must find ways to ensure that we are not simply transferring our obligations to future generations.

The question comes from someone who is concerned that environmental justice is being used as a term to steer resources toward low income urban areas at the expense of rural areas.

And normally, under CERCLA, the polluter pays, but if the substance is there, and the polluter can't be identified, the ratepayer could pay. Correct?

I look forward to working with you on the issues that we are discussing today, as well as other items, such as reforms to the Endangered Species Act and to our work to ensure the continued supply from the Colorado River.

the Lummis-Gillibrand Financial Innovation Act will be reintroduced soon, and it will include an entirely new title on combatting illicit finance.