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May 3, 2021
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chair of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's Member Day hearing:
Thank you to all of our colleagues who will come before us today. We appreciate the time you have taken to be here today.
The purpose of today's hearing is to take testimony from Members on the fiscal year 2022 budget. We look forward to hearing from our attendees about your priorities, including federal programs of importance to your Districts. There are several who couldn't be here who have submitted testimony for the record.
Today, we will hear from our colleagues in 10-minute blocks, with two Members scheduled for each time block. Each Member will have five minutes to testify.
April 30, 2021
“From her first day in Congress, Representative Bustos has been a powerful voice for the people of her district and for working families across America. Cheri has never forgotten her roots in the Heartland, and her passionate advocacy has put the needs of family farmers and rural communities front and center as we shape federal policy."
April 29, 2021
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“We understand this is a challenging time for the Navy and Marine Corps and we want to work in coordination with you to ensure you are receiving the required resources to maintain readiness, support personnel, and modernize for the future fight."
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April 29, 2021
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"The January 6th riot and insurrection perpetrators are not, sadly, part of an insignificant minority. Whether actors have been 'lone wolves' or conspiring and acting in groups, this is a growing and metastasizing blight on our society. We, as Members of Congress, all personally experienced the January 6th insurrection, and we owe it not only to the people of our country, but to the democratic institutions in which we serve to ensure such an event never happens again."
April 28, 2021
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"Many have been forced to consider new careers because the jobs they had prior to the pandemic no longer exist. That is why I am so encouraged that you and President Biden have made it a priority to invest in American jobs. That means investing in workforce development, including sector-based training, apprenticeship programs, and partnerships between institutions of higher education and employers."
April 28, 2021
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"This past year has been difficult for so many. The Coast Guard, in particular, has shown once again to be a resilient force in protecting our Nation."
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April 21, 2021
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“Thousands of families and children in my home state alone are either homeless or seriously housing insecure, unsure if they will have a roof over their head next month. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this issue and put our nation’s most vulnerable populations, such as our disabled, nonwhite, and Native American populations, at increased risk. When individuals experience housing instability, they are at greater risk of contracting COVID. This makes our entire country less safe.”
April 21, 2021
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"The unmet needs in our communities are immense and require us to think boldly about the future of housing in our country. Housing plays a central role in stabilizing communities and creating pathways to homeownership and wealth—it’s hard to keep good health, achieve positive educational outcomes, or reach economic potential without a safe, decent, and affordable place to live."
April 21, 2021
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"We must remain engaged, and to work with our allies and partners on common interests."
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April 21, 2021
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"To meet these growing challenges, the United States on a whole of government level must be more engaged in Africa, not less. We need to ensure that we are working well with our partner agencies towards both diplomacy and development and economic bridges on the continent."
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