Remarks
April 15, 2026
I would like to welcome Secretary Chris Wright to the Energy and Water Subcommittee this morning. Secretary Wright, thank you for joining us today to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of Energy. I would like to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for your continued partnership over the last 14 months. Your commitment to maintaining strong lines of communication has been invaluable, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with you as we develop the Fiscal Year 2027 bill. Mr. Secretary, the Department has continued at an aggressive pace under the Trump Administration, and the past year has demonstrated the Department’s clear commitment to furthering American energy abundance. In the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, the Administration continues to prioritize expanding domestic energy production, strengthening technological leadership, and enhancing national security—work that is essential to maintaining America’s competitiveness.
March 27, 2026
"Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the Rules Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify. I come before you today on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This is now the fourth time I have appeared before you in recent weeks to discuss funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Let me briefly recap how we got to this point.
March 26, 2026
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I consume. Last year, Democrats initiated the longest full government shutdown in U.S. history. It severely impacted families, agencies, personnel, and services across the nation. What should have been a lesson in how not to treat hardworking Americans has instead become routine for Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats.
March 26, 2026
Good morning. Thank you to our witnesses who have come to testify before us today on the topic of Advancing Permanency in Child Welfare in the United States. Adoption has long played an important role in building families and providing children with safe, stable homes. Today, adoption remains a critical part of our child welfare system, but the data also shows that there is still significant need and opportunity for improvement.
March 26, 2026
Good morning and welcome to the Homeland Security Subcommittee’s “Member Day” hearing. This morning, we will hear from Members about a variety of topics that fall within the subcommittee’s jurisdiction. Thank you to each of our colleagues for taking time out of your busy schedules to discuss the projects and programs within the Homeland Security bill that are important to your districts and communities. Your input is very important.
March 26, 2026
The General Services Administration, or GSA, maintains, builds, leases, and operates more than 360 million square feet of space that houses thousands of federal employees in 2,200 communities across the country. In addition, our constituents visit GSA managed properties every day. Everyone - from veterans accessing their benefits, disaster victims seeking assistance, to plaintiffs and defendants attending court - enter a GSA property.
March 26, 2026
The Subcommittee will come to order. Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. I look forward to hearing more about the projects and programs in the Agriculture Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country.
March 25, 2026
Welcome to this afternoon’s Fiscal Year 2027 Member Day hearing for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. I want to welcome my colleagues and thank them for testifying on the priorities that are important to them.
March 25, 2026
Good afternoon. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. I look forward to hearing more about the projects, programs and issues in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country.
March 25, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Meng. Welcome Assistant Secretary Jordan. Thank you for being here today to discuss the importance of the National Weather Service. It is not an overstatement to say the work of the National Weather Service impacts the daily lives of all Americans. Because of this, the office must be well resourced and singularly focused on ensuring its forecasts and extreme weather warnings are accurate and available to our constituents when they need them most.
