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GOVERNMENT - Congressional Testimony Newsletter for Sunday January 28, 2024 ( 57 items )  

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Cato Institute VP Nowrasteh
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "A Threat to Every Community: Assessing the Safety, Health, and Economic Consequences of President Biden's Border Policies": * * * Chairman Griffith, Ranking Member Castor, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Strategic & International Studies Senior Fellow Johnson
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Clete D. Johnson, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Safeguarding Americans' Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era." Johnson is also a partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer. * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member P  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Connectivity Standards Alliance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Safeguarding Americans' Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui and members of the Subcommittee, my name is Tobin Richardson, I am President and Chief Executive Officer of th  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From EchoStar Executive VP Blum
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following written testimony by Jeff Blum, executive vice president for external and government affairs at the EchoStar Corp., involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Leveraging American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks": * * * * * * Written Testimony of EchoStar Corporation Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Chairwoman Rodgers, Ranking Member Pa  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Environmental Defense Fund Senior Director Goldstein
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following written testimony by Jon Goldstein, senior director of regulatory and legislative affairs of the Environmental Defense Fund, involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Protecting Clean American Energy Production and Jobs by Stopping EPA's Overreach." EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, and members of   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From EPA Office of Air & Radiation Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Goffman
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Joseph Goffman, principal deputy assistant administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency, involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Protecting Clean American Energy Production and Jobs by Stopping EPA's Overreach": * * * Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, Chair Johnson, Ranking Membe  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Rector
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Robert Rector, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "A Threat to Every Community: Assessing the Safety, Health, and Economic Consequences of President Biden's Border Policies": * * * My name is Robert Rector. I am a Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimon  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Mavenir Senior VP Baker
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by John Baker, senior vice president for business development at Mavenir, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Leveraging American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Full Committee Chair McMorris Rodgers, and Full Committee Ranking Member Pallone, thank you for the opportunity to appear  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Miller Energy Managing Partner Martin
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Miller Energy Co. Managing Partner Drew Martin involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Protecting Clean American Energy Production and Jobs by Stopping EPA's Overreach". EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify thi  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Montalban Oil & Gas Operations CEO
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Patrick Montalban, chairman and CEO of Montalban Oil and Gas Operations Inc., involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Protecting Clean American Energy Production and Jobs by Stopping EPA's Overreach." EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for hol  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New York City Council Member Vernikov
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by New York City Council member Inna Vernikov involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "A Threat to Every Community: Assessing the Safety, Health, and Economic Consequences of President Biden's Border Policies": * * * Thank you, Chairman Griffith, ranking member Castor, and distinguished members of the subcommittee for inviting me to testify here today. For th  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Rinaldo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Diane Rinaldo, executive director at the Open RAN Policy Coalition, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Leveraging American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Committee, my name is Diane Rinaldo, and I serve as the E  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Tall City Exploration President Oestmann
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Michael A. Oestmann, president and CEO of Tall City Exploration, involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Protecting Clean American Energy Production and Jobs by Stopping EPA's Overreach." EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Telecom Infra Project Executive Director Toivo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following written testimony by Telecom Infra Project Executive Director Kristian Toivo involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Leveraging American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks": * * * Introduction: Who is TIP? Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and all Members, thank you for giving me the opp  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Texas Public Policy Foundation Senior Fellow Blair
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Ammon S. Blair, a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "A Threat to Every Community: Assessing the Safety, Health, and Economic Consequences of President Biden's Border Policies": * * * Dear Chairman Griffith, Ranking Member Castor, Chairwoman Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Distinguished Members   more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace & Digital Policy Fick
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific issued the following testimony by Nathaniel Fick, ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Protecting Emerging Technologies for Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific": * * * Chairwoman Kim, Ranking Member Bera, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the Department of State, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration Kendler
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific issued the following testimony by Thea D. Rozman Kendler, assistant secretary of Commerce for export administration, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Protecting Emerging Technologies for Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific": * * * Chairwoman Kim, Ranking Member Bera, distinguished members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, thank you for inviting me to testi  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Bureau of International Security & Nonproliferation Assistant Secretary Kang
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific issued the following testimony by C.S. Eliot Kang, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department State Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Protecting Emerging Technologies for Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific": * * * Chairwoman Kim, Ranking Member Bera, distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me and my colleagues to t  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls & Human Rights Amiri
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia issued the following written testimony by Rina Amiri, special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights, involving a hearing on Jan. 11. 2024, entitled "Examining the Biden Administration's Afghanistan Policy Since the U.S. Withdrawal: Part II": * * * Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Phillips, Committee Members: thank you for the opportunity to speak today about the devastating h  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Special Representative for Afghanistan West
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia issued the following written testimony by Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West involving a hearing on Jan. 11. 2024, entitled "Examining the Biden Administration's Afghanistan Policy Since the U.S. Withdrawal: Part II": * * * Chairman Wilson, Ranking Member Phillips, distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for the invitation to discuss the Biden-Harris Admi  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From USAID Bureau for Asia Assistant Administrator Schiffer
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia issued the following written testimony by Michael Schiffer, assistant administrator of the Bureau for Asia at the U.S. Agency for International Development, involving a hearing on Jan. 11. 2024, entitled "Examining the Biden Administration's Afghanistan Policy Since the U.S. Withdrawal: Part II": * * * Chairman Wilson, Ranking Member Phillips, and distinguished members of the Subcomm  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American Immigration Lawyers Association Senior Director Chen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following testimony by Greg Chen, senior director of government relations for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal and members of the Committee, it is my honor to testify before the committee. I am Greg Chen, the Sen  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Immigration Studies Director Camarota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following testimony by Steven A. Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services": * * * Summary Illegal immigrants are a net fiscal drain, meaning they receive more in government services than they pay in taxes. This result is not due to laziness or frau  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From City of Eagle Pass Fire Chief Mello
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following testimony by Manuel Mello, fire chief for the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services": * * * Introduction Chairman Jim Jordan, Chair Tom McClintock, Ranking Member Pramila Jayapal and Distinguished Members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today on  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Community Education Council for New York City School District VP Egorov
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following testimony by Danyela Souza Egorov, vice president of the Community Education Council for New York City School District 2, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Nadler, and members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I was born in Braz  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Testimony From Associated General Contractors of America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following written testimony by Reiman Corp. Controller Lauren Benford, on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "The State of Transportation": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, thank you for inviting me to testify on this vitally important topic. M  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Testimony From Ex-Transportation Intermediaries Association Board Chair Tucker
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following testimony by Jeff Tucker, ex-board chair of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "The State of Transportation": * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today to highlight the vital role that logistics companies play in th  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Testimony From Virginia Port Authority CEO Edwards
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following testimony by Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of Virginia Port Authority, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "The State of Transportation": * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and distinguished members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for inviting me to participate in today's hearing. My name is Stephen Edwards, and I am the CE  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Testimony From Wash. Transportation Secretary Millar
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following testimony by Washington Transportation Secretary Roger Millar involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "The State of Transportation": * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen for inviting me to testify today to discuss the state of transportation. My name is Roger Millar, and I serve as Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). I joined WSDOT   more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Association of American Railroads President Jefferies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials the following written testimony by Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety": * * * On behalf of the members of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), thank you for the opportunity to testify on the challen  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Del. Moylan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and all the work you, members of this committee, and your staff are putting in for this term's Water Resource Development Act. Guam needs help from the US Army Corps of Engineers, my   more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Federal Railroad Administrator Bose
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials the following written testimony by Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety": * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and members of the subcommittee - thank you for the opportunity to testify today and  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Indiana Transportation Commissioner Smith
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials the following testimony by Indiana Transportation Commissioner Michael J. Smith involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety": * * * To the Subcommitee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials: Concerning highway-rail crossings and rail crossing safety, Indiana faces a unique chall  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NTSB Chair Homendy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials the following testimony by National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer L. Homendy involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety": * * * Good morning, Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for inviting the National Transportation Safety Board  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Allen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larson for the opportunity to provide this testimony and highlight water issues that are critical to the 12th District of Georgia, namely the consistent issues we have experienced   more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Amo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairs Sam Graves and David Rouzer and Ranking Member's Rick Larsen and Grace Napolitano, I thank the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of the below priorities of Rho  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Blunt Rochester
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, thank you for the opportunity to advocate for stronger water infrastructure on behalf of the state of Delaware, es  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Correa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following written testimony by Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chair Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, for hosting Members' Day for members to share their requests for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Today, I'd like to highlight two projects that in  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Crockett
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, and good morning, everyone. I first want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for their willingness to have Members testify on the water resource development needs impacting the entire country, including my distric  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Davis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to discuss my requested project priority for inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. As the Committee  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Doggett
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * The Waterloo Greenway project in Austin is restoring Waller Creek, a water way through downtown Austin, which connects Ladybird Lake with the beautiful Waterloo Park. It has been a great addition to the quality of life in my hometo  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Garbarino
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-New York, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Good afternoon Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, I am here today to respectfully request the inclusion of critical authorization language for my district in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. In Septemb  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Garcia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * * * * Original text here: https://transportation.house.gov/uploadedfiles/sylvia_r_garcia_testimony_wrda_member_day.pdf  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Landsman
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the opportunity to provide Member testimony regarding the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. As the  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Larson
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following written testimony by Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * I write today in support of the termination of USACE Contract DA-19-016-CIVENG-56-203, regarding the Colebrook River Reservoir, Connecticut. This contract is between the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Metr  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Lee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, for holding today's hearing -- and for this opportunity to highlight the three top priorities for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District as you continue to craft the Water Resource  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Levin
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following written testimony by Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of my constituents in California's 49th district and share their priorities on water infrastructure issues. My distri  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Lofgren
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the full Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony today and for your work as the Committee prepares the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. As  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Lynch
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Dear Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Subcommittee Chairman Rouzer, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Napolitano, As the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee welcomes input on this Member's Day on a variety o  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Pascrell
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of my Water Resource Development Act priorities. I would also like to recognize my New Jersey delegation colleagues Represen  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Porter
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Katie Porter, D-California, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, for holding this hearing so that members can share our water infrastructure priorities for this year's Water Resources Development Act. The WRDA process provides a uniqu  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Rogers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Rouzer, Ranking Member Napolitano, and other distinguished Members of the subcommittee, I would like to thank you for your consideration of my priorities for the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). I know your C  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Schultz
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, thank you for this chance to share how vital the Water Resources Development Act is to America's communities, and especially for Floridians. The Army Corps of Engineers has ma  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Scott
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Rouzer, Ranking Member Napolitano and members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the priorities of Virginia's third district in the upcoming Water Resources and  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Sewell
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the opportunity to submit testimony before you today. As you draft the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, I  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Soto
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, thank you for allowing me to testify before the Committee about my priorities for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Among the requests I am making is to expand and build upon the A  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Wittman
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairwoman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, thank you for allowing me to testify before you today. I am honored to highlight some of the needs facing Virginia as you consider oversight on the implementation of the Water Reso  more