WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, and distinguished members of this panel, thank you for your continued interest, and support, in the quality of life of the men and women who serve our great Nation. I am again honored for t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, and distinguished members of this panel, thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Quality of Life of your Guardians and their loved ones. I am honored to address you  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by James M. Honea, master chief petty officer of the Navy, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, and distinguished members of the Quality-of-Life Panel, as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, it is my privilege to speak with you on behalf of our world class Sailors and their fami  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Sgt. Major Troy E. Black, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, and distinguished members of the panel, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. As the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, distinguished members of this panel, thank you for the invitation to speak on behalf of the Soldiers, their families, and the Army Civilians who make up our all-volunteer force. First, I want to sa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Quality of Life Review - Perspective from Senior Enlisted Leaders": * * * Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Houlahan, and distinguished members of the panel and committee, I am honored to speak to you today on behalf of your United States Marines. I was bestowed one of our organization's highest honors as an e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Benedic Ippolito, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Health Care Spending in the United States: Unsustainable for Patients, Employers, and Taxpayers": * * * The high cost of health care represents a persistent challenge for consumers and governments alike. In the commercial market, the total premiums for a family plan a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Michael Connor, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Chairwoman Rodgers, Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Tacoma Water Superintendent Scott Dewhirst, on behalf of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Ensuring the Cybersecurity of America's Drinking Water Systems": * * * Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Tonko, and members of the Subcommittee: I appreciate the opportunity to appear on behalf   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Cathy Tucker-Vogel, a past president of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Ensuring the Cybersecurity of America's Drinking Water Systems": * * * Good Morning Chair Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone, Subcommittee Chair Carter and Ranking Member Tonko. Thank you for this oppo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by John Hairston, administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Good morning, Chairman Duncan and members of the Subcommittee. I am John Hairston, Administrator and Chief Executiv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Chairman Duncan, Vice Chair Curtis, Ranking Member DeGette, and distinguished Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following written testimony by Rob Thun, chief content officer at DirecTV, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights": * * * I want to thank subcommittee Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, and all the members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to testify today on the evolving marketplace for sports rights. I appreciate the op  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Jeremiah Baumann, senior advisor of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Thank you, Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and distinguished Member  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Sophia Tripoli, senior director of health policy at Families USA, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Health Care Spending in the United States: Unsustainable for Patients, Employers, and Taxpayers": * * * Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Eshoo, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today at this critical hearing focused on rising health care ex  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Rick Jeffares, president of the Georgia Rural Water Association, on behalf of the National Rural Water Association, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Ensuring the Cybersecurity of America's Drinking Water Systems": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Carter, Vice Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Tonko and Members of the Committee. It is  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Kevin Lyons, director of member benefits for the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Health Care Spending in the United States: Unsustainable for Patients, Employers, and Taxpayers": * * * My name is Kevin Lyons, and today I stand before you as a retired law enforcement officer, a member of a school board, a labor represe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Janet Coit, assistant administrator for fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the Subcommittee, than  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Neil Maunu, executive director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers, Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and Members of the Subcommittee; Thank you   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Public Knowledge Legal Director John Bergmayer involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights": * * * Thank you for inviting me to provide a consumer perspective on sports and video streaming. Streaming video has benefited viewers in many ways, and the prevalence of cord-cutting backs that up. Millions of Americans   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Puck News correspondent John Ourand involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights": * * * The sports media market is defined by chaos right now. Faced with falling subscriber bases, traditional media companies have become much more judicious about where they want to invest their money. Deep-pocketed digital companie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights": * * * Good morning, Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to testify before you today. My name is Brian Lawlor, and I am the president of Scripps Sports, part of the E.W. S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Zealan Hoover, senior advisor to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Fighting the Misuse of Biden's Green Bank Giveaway": * * * Good morning, Chair Griffith, Ranking Member Castor, and Members of the Subcommittee. I am Zealan Hoover, EPA's Director of Implementation for programs authorized by th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Washington Grain Commission CEO Casey Chumrau involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on this important  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Jeremy Takala, chair of the Yakama Tribal Council's Fish and Wildlife Committee, on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Exposing President Biden's Plan to Dismantle the Snake River Dams and the Negative Impacts to the United States": * * * Good morning, Chairman Duncan, Vice Chair   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Administration": * * * Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and distinguished Members of the House Financial Services Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the state of the Departme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council": * * * Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me to testify. Over the past three years, the Biden Administration has driven a historic recovery. GDP growth is strong and inflation has declined signifi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by Treasury Under Secretary Brian E. Nelson involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI)": * * * Good afternoon, Chair and Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you once again about the important work of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by Bryan Bashur, director of financial policy at Americans for Tax Reform, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Rules Without Analysis: Federal Banking Proposals Under the Biden Administration": * * * Chairman Barr (R-Ky.), Ranking Member Foster (D-Ill.), and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify today. My name i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by Bryan Bashur, director of financial policy at Americans for Tax Reform, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Rules Without Analysis: Federal Banking Proposals Under the Biden Administration": (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * The Proposal fails to incorporate an economic analysis of trading activity that would justify the higher capital r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by Greg Baer, president and CEO of the Bank Policy Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Rules Without Analysis: Federal Banking Proposals Under the Biden Administration": * * * Chairman Barr, Ranking Member Foster, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify today. My name is Greg Baer, and I am the CEO   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following written testimony by Emily Kilcrease, a senior fellow and director of the Energy, Economics and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Better Investment Barriers: Strengthening CCP Sanctions and Exploring Alternatives to Bureaucratic Regimes." CCP is the Chinese Com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by Randall D. Guynn, chairman of the Financial Institutions Group at Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Rules Without Analysis: Federal Banking Proposals Under the Biden Administration": * * * My name is Randall D. Guynn and I am Chairman of the Financial Institutions Group at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where I h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following testimony by Richard Ashooh, ex-assistant secretary of Commerce for export administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Better Investment Barriers: Strengthening CCP Sanctions and Exploring Alternatives to Bureaucratic Regimes." CCP is the Chinese Communist Party. * * * Chai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following testimony by Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "International Financing of Nuclear Energy": * * * I am Maria Korsnick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)./1 I appreciate the opportunity to testify before the Su  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following written testimony by Timothy L. Judson, executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "International Financing of Nuclear Energy": * * * Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Beatty, and Members of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions issued the following testimony by Thomas P. Feddo, a principal at Rubicon Advisors LLC, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Better Investment Barriers: Strengthening CCP Sanctions and Exploring Alternatives to Bureaucratic Regimes." CCP is the Chinese Communist Party. * * * Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Beatty, and distinguished Mem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by Jeremy C. Kress, assistant professor of business law at the University of Michigan, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Rules Without Analysis: Federal Banking Proposals Under the Biden Administration": * * * Chairman Barr, Ranking Member Foster, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify at today's hearing. By way o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following written testimony by Benjamin T. Reinke, vice president of global business development at X-energy LLC, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "International Financing of Nuclear Energy": * * * Thank you Chairman Luetkemeyer and Ranking Member Beatty for holding this important hearing. Thank you also for the invitation to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions issued the following written testimony by Benjamin T. Reinke, vice president of global business development at X-energy LLC, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "International Financing of Nuclear Energy": (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * These entities and programs play a key role in signaling the US Government's interest in and support   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following written testimony by Omar Jadwat, director of the Immigrants' Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union, involving a hearing on Jan. 30,2024, entitled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States": * * * The American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") thanks the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government for the opportu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued the following testimony by Katelynn Richardson, a reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation, involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Weaponization of the Federal Government": * * * I want to thank the committee for inviting me to testify today. My name is Katelynn Richardson. I am a reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation, a nonprofit news outlet based in Washingt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following testimony by ex-Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich involving a hearing on Jan. 30,2024, entitled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States": * * * Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Beatty, and Members of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, thank you for this opport  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following written testimony by Brent Webster, first assistant attorney general for Texas, involving a hearing on Jan. 30,2024, entitled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States": * * * My name is Brent Webster and I have the honor to serve as the First Assistant Attorney General for Texas. I report directly to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has fearlessly ch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued the following written testimony by Greg Lukianoff, CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Weaponization of the Federal Government": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Plaskett, and distinguished members of the select subcommittee: Good morning. My name is Greg Lukianoff and I am the CEO of the Foundation for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following testimony by Christopher Hajec, director of litigation at the Immigration Reform Law Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 30,2024, entitled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States": * * * Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: My name is Christopher Hajec, and I am an attorney and the Director of Litigation   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued the following testimony by investigative journalist Lee Fang involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Weaponization of the Federal Government": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Plaskett, esteemed members of the Select Committee, as an independent investigative journalist, it is my duty to serve the broad public interest, to watch over governmental and corporate miscon  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet issued the following testimony by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. at a field hearing on Feb. 2, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part II - Identity in the Age of AI": * * * Hearing On "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part II - Identity in the Age of AI" February 2, 2024 Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and memb  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet issued the following testimony by recording artist Lainey Wilson at a field hearing on Feb. 2, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part II - Identity in the Age of AI": * * * Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to share my thoughts. I am Lainey Wilson. I am a recording arti  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet issued the following testimony by Software and Information Industry Association President Christopher A. Mohr at a field hearing on Feb. 2, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part II - Identity in the Age of AI": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Johnson, and members of the Committee, on behalf of the Software and Information Industry Associati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued the following testimony by U.S. Ambassador to Czech Republic Norman Eisen involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Weaponization of the Federal Government": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Plaskett, and Members of this Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me. I'm pleased to testify today in my personal capacity about how to avoid the weaponization of the federal gove  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance issued the following testimony by U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald L. Davis involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Biggs, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, and Members of the Subcommittee: Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. Approximately 4,038 U.S. Marshals and Deputy U.S. Marshals and 1,528 administrative emp  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet issued the following testimony by University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Jennifer E. Rothman at a field hearing on Feb. 2, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part II - Identity in the Age of AI": * * * Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate your inviting me to testify today about some of the issues  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued the following testimony by Melanie Anne Egorin, assistant secretary for legislation at the Health and Human Services Department involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Overseeing the Department of Health and Human Services' Compliance with Congress": * * * Chairman Wenstrup, Ranking Member Ruiz, and Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate this opportunity to testify on the efforts of the Department of Heal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services issued the following testimony by Nat Malkus, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "America's Report Card: Oversight of K-12 Public Education": * * * Chair McClain, Ranking Member Porter, and members of the subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me here today to share my testimony. Shortly after the pandemic struck in Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs issued the following testimony by Jessica M. Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border": * * * Thank you, Mr. Grothman and Mr. Garcia, for the opportunity to testify today. The mass migration crisis instigated by the Biden administration  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services issued the following written testimony by Denise Forte, president and CEO of the Education Trust, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "America's Report Card: Oversight of K-12 Public Education": * * * Thank you to Chairwoman McClain, Ranking Member Porter, and members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Denise Forte, and I am the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs issued the following testimony by Jason P. Houser, ex-Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief of staff, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, distinguished members of the Oversight Committee Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. It's a privilege.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs issued the following testimony by Matthew J. O'Brien, ex-head of the National Security Division at at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border": * * * Chairman Grothman, Ranking Member Garcia and Members of the Committee, it is a privilege to appear before you tod  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic issued the following testimony by Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the Food and Drug Administration, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Assessing America's Vaccine Safety Systems, Part 1": * * * Chair Wenstrup, Ranking Member Ruiz, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you to discuss the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic issued the following testimony by George Reed Grimes, director of the Division of Injury Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Assessing America's Vaccine Safety Systems, Part 1": * * * Chairman Wenstrup, Ranking Member Ruiz, and Members of the Subcommittee,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services issued the following testimony by Virginia Gentles, director of the Education Freedom Center at Independent Women's Forum, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "America's Report Card: Oversight of K-12 Public Education": * * * Chairwoman McClain, Ranking Member Porter, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to appear today. My name is Virginia Gentles   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic issued the following testimony by Daniel Jernigan, director for the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Assessing America's Vaccine Safety Systems, Part 1": * * * Chairman Wenstrup, Ranking Member Ruiz, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is an hono  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by Edward Laatsch, director of the Planning, Safety and Building Science Division in the Risk Analysis, Planning and Information Directorate at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "From Risk to Resilience: Reauthorizing the Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs": * * * Chairman Collins, Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by Jason Averill, deputy director of the Engineering Laboratory at the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "From Risk to Resilience: Reauthorizing the Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs": * * * Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subco  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by Susan S. Margulies, assistant director for engineering at the National Science Foundation, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "From Risk to Resilience: Reauthorizing the Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs": * * * Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subcommittee, it is a privilege to appear before you today  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by Gavin Hayes, Earthquake Hazards Program coordinator of the U.S. Geological Survey, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "From Risk to Resilience: Reauthorizing the Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs": * * * Chairman Collins and Ranking Member Stevens, thank you for the opportunity to speak to the committee on the National Earthquake  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Carlos M. Braceras, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation, on behalf of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives": * * * Chair Crawford, Ranking Member Norton, and Members of the Subcommittee,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following written testimony by Ty Edmondson, CEO and president of T.A. Loving Co., on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives": * * * The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association in the construction industry represent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation issued the following testimony by Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Whitaker involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "The State of American Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration": * * * Chairs Graves and Graves, Ranking Members Larsen and Cohen, and members of the subcommittee thank you for the opportunity to be here with you today for the first time as the Administrator of the Fed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation issued the following testimony by I.R. Consilium CEO Ian Ralby involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Menace on the Red Sea: Securing Shipping Against Threats in the Red Sea": * * * Since the 19th of November 2023, the Houthi Movement within Yemen has launched a sustained assault on global maritime commerce. While the initial rationale for these attacks was to sho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation issued the following written testimony by Charles 'Bud' Darr, executive vice president of the Mediterranean Shipping Co., involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Menace on the Red Sea: Securing Shipping Against Threats in the Red Sea": * * * 1. Introduction: Mediterranean Shipping Company and the Liner Shipping Industry. Chairman Webster, Ranking Member Carbajal,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Brian Enders, vice president of Walbec Group, on behalf of the National Asphalt Pavement Association, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives": * * * Full Committee Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Highways Subcommittee Chairman Crawford, Ranking Member Holmes Norton, and membe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation issued the following testimony by Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Menace on the Red Sea: Securing Shipping Against Threats in the Red Sea": * * * Thank you, Chairman Webster, Ranking Member Carbajal, and Members of the Subcommittee for inviting me to testify   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Dan Needham, executive vice president of commercial at Nucor Corp., involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives": * * * ("Nucor"), and our 32,000 teammates across the country, thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the importance of our country's Buy America laws. I am Dan Nee  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation issued the following testimony by David Heindel, president of the Seafarers International Union, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "Menace on the Red Sea: Securing Shipping Against Threats in the Red Sea": * * * Thank you Chairman Webster, Ranking Member Carbajal and the members of the subcommittee for holding this hearing. My name is David Heindel, and I am t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Megan Salrin, a legislative representative for the United Steelworkers, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives": * * * Chairman Crawford, Ranking Member Norton, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify at today's hearing. My name is Megan Salrin, and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following written testimony by Alyssa M. Hundrup, director of health care at the Government Accountability Office, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?": * * * What GAO Found Veterans living in rural areas can face challenges that lead to disparities in access and quality of health care compared with their urban counterparts. For example, previous GAO wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following written testimony by Illinois veteran Marisa Schultz involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?": * * * I want to begin by thanking Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano and Members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for this opportunity to speak as a representative of the rural veteran community. I greatly appreciate the Committee's dedicatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jon Lovald, chief operations officer for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Committee Members, my name is Jon Lovald and I'm the Chief Operations Officer for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans MACV. We are a 501c3 statewide   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following written testimony by Navajo Nation President Buu V. Nygren involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?": * * * My name is Dr. Buu Nygren, and I serve as the President of the Navajo Nation. I come before you today to discuss the critical and ongoing issue of access to care and benefits for our Navajo veterans, who have a proud and storied history of mil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, deputy director of government and legislative affairs for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "The One Percent: Supporting America's Surviving Military Family Community": * * * The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national provider of comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, deputy director of government and legislative affairs for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "The One Percent: Supporting America's Surviving Military Family Community": (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Melissa Perritt, Surviving Spouse of William Perritt, U.S. Air Force, Ret. "I lost my husband of 19 1/2 years, W  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by veteran surviving spouse Kaanan Mackey Fugler involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "The One Percent: Supporting America's Surviving Military Family Community": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and distinguished members of the House Committee on Veteran Affairs, I thank you for the opportunity to share issues and challenges surviving military families face accessing benefits throu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by John Mikelson, a veterans advocate from Columbus Junction, Iowa, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?": * * * Chairman Bost , Ranking Member Takano, and distinguished members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - thank you for inviting me to submit this written statement for the record of today's hearing on rural health care  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Joshua Jacobs, under secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "The One Percent: Supporting America's Surviving Military Family Community": * * * Good morning, Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Department   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Gabriella Kubinyi, an auxiliary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, involving a hearing on Jan. 30, 2024, entitled "The One Percent: Supporting America's Surviving Military Family Community": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opport  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization issued the following testimony by Shannon 'Shane' Tews, a non-resident senior fellow of the American Enterprise Institute, involving a hearing on Jan. 29, 2024, entitled "The Future of Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence at VA": * * * Chairman Rosendal and esteemed members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today regarding the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation issued the following testimony by Teresa Riffel, deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Management Business Transformation Service, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "VA Revolving Funds: Are Veterans Being Shortchanged?": * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Mrvan, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation issued the following testimony by Julia C. Matta, deputy general counsel of the Government Accountability Office, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "VA Revolving Funds: Are Veterans Being Shortchanged?": * * * What GAO Found Only Congress can make public money available to federal agencies. Congress does so by making appropriations, which take a variety of forms. One such form is a revo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization issued the following testimony by Charles Worthington, chief technology officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology, involving a hearing on Jan. 29, 2024, entitled "The Future of Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence at VA": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Rosendale, Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following written testimony by Jenny Schuetz, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Rebuilding the American Dream: Policy Approaches to Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing": * * * Chair Heinrich, Vice Chair Schweikert, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the critically important issue of policy approaches to increase the supply of affordable  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following written testimony by Salim Furth, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Rebuilding the American Dream: Policy Approaches to Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing": * * * Senior Research Fellow, Director of Urbanity Project, Mercatus Center at George Mason University Joint Economic Committee, US Congress Rebuilding the American Dre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following written testimony by Project Moxie President Jenn Lopez involving a hearing on Jan. 17, 2024, entitled "Rebuilding the American Dream: Policy Approaches to Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing": * * * Chair Heinrich and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Jenn Lopez and I'm President and Founder of Project Moxie, a consulting firm that helps nonprofits, governments,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Charlie Riedl, executive director of the Center for LNG, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Examine the Administration's Pause on LNG Export Approvals and the Department of Energy's Process for Assessing LNG Export Applications": * * * Good morning, Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Energy Deputy Secretary David M. Turk involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Examine the Administration's Pause on LNG Export Approvals and the Department of Energy's Process for Assessing LNG Export Applications": * * * Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to be with you today to discuss the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by Eurogas Secretary General James Watson involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Examine the Administration's Pause on LNG Export Approvals and the Department of Energy's Process for Assessing LNG Export Applications": * * * 1. Context Europe has vastly increased its LNG imports from the United States (U.S.) since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in February 2022. There i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Corey A. Tellez, President Biden's nominee to be assistant secretary of the Treasury for legislative affairs, at a Jan. 31, 2024, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Members of the Finance Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for the position of Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. I want to thank President B  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following written testimony by Mark Sendak, co-lead of Health AI Partnership, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and members of the committee, my name is Mark Sendak, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve on the panel today and offer my testimony. I must note that any views expressed today and in my written te  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Peter Shen, North America head of digital and automation for Siemens Healthineers, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and distinguished Members of the Committee, on behalf of Siemens Healthineers, our 17,000 employees in the U.S., and approximately 71,000 employees in over 70 countries globa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Andrew G. Biggs, President Biden's nominee to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board, at a Jan. 31, 2024, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored that President Biden has chosen to nominate me for the Social Security Advisory Board, and I am grateful to Minority Leader McCon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Kathryn R. Lang, President Biden's nominee to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board, at a Jan. 31, 2024, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Senators of the Finance Commitee, it is a great honor to appear before you today as a nominee to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board. I want to thank President Biden for nominating me for this position. I greatl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Sharon Beth Lewis, President Biden's nominee to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board, at a Jan. 31, 2024, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today, and for your consideration of my nomination. I am honored to have been nominated by the President for this important role as a member of the So  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Michelle M. Mello, professor of health policy and of law at Stanford University, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I have the extraordinary privilege of being part of a group of ethicists, data scientists,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Ziad Obermeyer, an associate professor at the University of California-Berkeley, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to address the Committee. I am a professor and researcher at Berkeley, but my work on AI is grounded in another part of my identity, as a practicing emergency physician. Seeing patien  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by University of Chicago Provost Katherine Baicker involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls": * * * My name is Katherine Baicker, and I am Provost of the University of Chicago and a health economics researcher. I would like to thank Senator Wyden, Senator Crapo, and the Distinguished Members of the Committee for giving me the opportunity to spea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Melanie Anne Egorin, assistant secretary for legislation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, on the IHS Workforce Parity Act (S. 3022) and the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act (S. 2385): * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Schatz, Vice Chair Murkowski, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee issued the following testimony by Government Publishing Office Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "The Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office and Smithsonian Institution": * * * Chairwoman Klobuchar and Ranking Member Fischer thank you for inviting me back to the Committee to offer my perspective on the use of artificial intelligence   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee issued the following testimony by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "The Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office and Smithsonian Institution": * * * Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member Fischer, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee on Rules and Administration to discuss a topic that  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee issued the following testimony by Meroe Park, deputy secretary and chief operating officer of the Smithsonian Institution, involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "The Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office and Smithsonian Institution": * * * For 177 years, the Smithsonian has been devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. To achieve our mission, we have alway  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Theresa Hildreth, executive director of the Calhoun County Economic Development Corp., involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities": * * * The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen, Chairperson; the Honorable Joni Ernst, Ranking Member; Members of the Committee; and Distinguished Guests, thank you for the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Tabitha Croscut, a shareholder at Devine, Millimet and Branch, involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities": * * * Good afternoon Chairman Shaheen, Ranking Member Ernst, and members of the Committee. My name is Tabitha Croscut and I am a Shareholder at the New Hampshire law firm of Devine, Mil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Exit Planning Institute President Scott Snider involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities": * * * Thank you, Chairwoman Shaheen, Ranking Member Ernst, and all members of this committee. It is an incredible honor to be here with you today. My name is Scott Snider, and I am the President and c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Family Business Coalition Chairman Palmer Schoening involving a hearing on Jan. 24, 2024, entitled "Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities": * * * Chair Shaheen, Ranking Member Ernst, and Members of the U.S. Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship: thank you for the opportunity to address the important topic of small business su  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Patricia 'Patty' Vessenmeyer, a dementia advocate from Gainesville, Virginia, involving a hearing on Jan. 25, 2024, entitled "Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults": * * * Good morning, Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. My name is Patricia (Patty) Vessenmeyer. Thank you for allowing me to share this   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Julie Simpkins, co-president and chief operating officer of Gardant Management Solutions, involving a hearing on Jan. 25, 2024, entitled "Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults": * * * Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and members of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, thank you for inviting me here today to be a part of this important discussion  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following written testimony by Richard J. Mollot, executive director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition, involving a hearing on Jan. 25, 2024, entitled "Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults": * * * I. Introduction Good morning, Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to testify today on this important issue. My name   more