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Hearing A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Proposal
house Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 26 transcript matches
HARIDOPOLOS, MIKE "we are all committed to ensuring America's space leadership will be innovative and lead with true direction as America moves forward with public safety and upholds our international obligations. Today we will review the Commerce Department proposal for a mission authorization framework. Mission authorization is how the United States government reviews and oversees commercial space activities. This proposal will help the United States meet its obligations under Article 6 of the Outer Space Treaty, which requires governments around the world to authorize and supervise non-governmental..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, USA, to be Director of the National Security Agency.
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jan 29, 2026 · Transcript · 5 transcript matches
GENERAL JOSHUA RUDD "Senator, again, I appreciate the opportunity to speak with the ESA. Certainly, this question speaks to the mission of NSA and the authorities that it's been given. What I can tell you, Senator, is that if confirmed, I will absolutely commit to executing the foreign intelligence mission of the NSA in accordance with the authorities that it's been given and within all applicable laws. What I can tell you, Senator, is that if confirmed, I will absolutely commit to executing the foreign intelligence mission of the NSA in accordance with the authorities that it's been given and within all..."
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The Law of Foreign Missions and Media in U.S.-China Relations
Posts · May 20, 2021
The United States and People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) compete in a variety of legal regimes, ranging from multilateral trade bodies, to human rights law, to international maritime law in...
Testimony HARIDOPOLOS, MIKE
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"we are all committed to ensuring America's space leadership will be innovative and lead with true direction as America moves forward with public safety and upholds our international obligations. Today we will review the Commerce Department proposal for a mission authorization framework. Mission authorization is how the United States government reviews and oversees commercial space activities. This proposal will help the United States meet its obligations under Article 6 of the Outer Space..."
Hearing H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. 9609, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act"; H.R. 9602, "Less...
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
BONAMICI, SUZANNE "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Department of Education lacks the authority to transfer offices and programs to other federal agencies without congressional action. Secretary McMahon has stated it is her mission to shut down the Department of Education, something she does not have the authority to do, but that is exactly what she is doing, disguised as a series of interagency agreements, and it's why she should be"
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Mass Timber: Overview and Issues for Congress
Reports · Oct 12, 2023
Mass timber is a class of engineered wood products made into structural pieces of much larger sizes and more diverse shapes than can be made with lumber alone. Mass timber is a substitute for...
Hearing Restoring Mission Focus at the State Department: Authority, Accountability, and the Role of the Foreign Service
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Mar 18, 2026 · Request transcript
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Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Resources · Jan 5, 2021
Congress commonly titles omnibus legislation that authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works activities as a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Since WRDA 1986, Congress often...
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"that might land on the surface of Mars could bring contamination that could affect the search for life, a fundamental scientific pursuit. We must also carefully consider how new space technologies and mission proposals could affect orbital debris risk or threaten the sustainability of space environment. Let me be clear. Supporting technological progress and requiring responsible behaviors from commercial companies are not competing goals. We can do both, and any mission authorization framework..."
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VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L.115-182)
Reports · Nov 1, 2018
On June 6, 2018, the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, or the VA MISSION Act of...
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The Declare War Clause, Part 8: Vietnam War Through 21st-Century Conflicts
Posts · Sep 30, 2024
This Legal Sidebar is the last in an eight-part series that discusses the Declare War Clause in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power “To declare War,...
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Space Resource Extraction: Overview and Issues for Congress
Reports · Jul 29, 2024
Many in Congress have expressed interest in opportunities to extract resources (e.g., oxygen, water, precious metals) from the Moon, Mars, and asteroids—an activity often referred to as space...
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation: Overview and Issues
Reports · Jan 10, 2022
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the U.S. government’s development finance institution (DFI). It is authorized by the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to...
Hearing H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_34 "Our JEGS advise commanders in some of the most consequential decisions our military makes, from combat operations to targeting authorities to rules of engagement, military justice, personnel matters, and international law. They are a limited and specialized resource. Their time should be focused on matters that directly affect military operations, unit cohesion, command authority, and mission effectiveness. Assigning them elsewhere takes them away from this critical military work, especially in a time as much conflict as we are seeing right"
Hearing Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
CASTRO, JOAQUIN "This provision addresses that issue, which has been well documented, including in a 2022 report by the Brennan Center for Justice, which found that those at the State Department, quote, struggle to understand and gain insight into the reach of U.S. hostilities in the countries these programs operate in. So I appreciate your support in including in the base text of H.R. 9086 language regarding the creation of a program to train chief of missions on these authorities. My amendment here today additionally includes specific references to the DOD program that the training should cover and..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
COMMANDER GREGORY GUILLOT "capabilities in all domains that have helped reduce illegal border activities to historic lows. Those service members are now executing the Southern Border Mission with expanded authorities and within their occupational specialties, which has enhanced readiness and increased reenlistment rates. U.S. NORTHCOM also established Joint Interagency Task Force Counter Cartel, a whole-of-government enterprise dedicated to fusing intelligence used to help dismantle cartel"
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Designing Congressional Commissions: Background and Considerations for Congress
Reports · May 2, 2022
Congressional advisory commissions are temporary entities established by Congress to provide advice, make recommendations for changes in public policy, study or investigate a particular problem or...
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Reserve Component Personnel Issues: Questions and Answers
Reports · Nov 2, 2021
The Constitution provides Congress with broad powers over the Armed Forces, including the power to “to raise and support Armies,” “to provide and maintain a Navy,” “to make Rules for the Government...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Section 7001 Report on Future Studies and Projects
Posts · Apr 23, 2025
Congress specifically authorizes most water resource development studies, projects, and other assistance activities performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) typically through Water...
Hearing Confronting Haiti’s Terrorist Gangs: The Gang Suppression Force and the Path Ahead
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 21, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_20 "This is exactly why I advocated for not sending any contributions to the United Nations, because this is the kind of boondoggles that they run. The United Nations authorized mission that replaced it, the gang suppression force, is built differently and hopefully learns from the mistakes of the past. It is more kinetic force, with a direct action mandate to unilaterally take the fight to the"
Hearing The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
house Financial Services Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MEEKS, GREGORY W. "at the CFPB reflected seriousness? people would expect from their government. Congress never authorized DOJ to carry out the CFPB's mission. Congress never gave DOJ authority over consumer financial protection. Yet under your watch, sir, DOJ gained access to some of the CFPB's most sensitive consumer and supervisory information that I call that unserious and that reckless, sir. Your testimony mentioned several things. I'm out of time. But, sir, I'm glad you're leaving. I yield"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Admiral Kevin Lunday, to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
LUNDAY "So the Coast Guard provides under our Maritime Law Enforcement Authority and our capabilities. We're continuing to execute the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security for our traditional counter-drug mission under law enforcement authority. That's one of a series of instruments that are available to the President and so we are continuing the activities under our authority and making record seizures of"
Hearing “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses.”
house Small Business Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_17 "And so both the SBIC, the SBIR, and our other programs, Growth Accelerators, RIC, FAST, will to the extent they're authorized, will be focused on accomplishing those missions and those themes. And an important one of them, of course, is driving innovation within the SBIR program within our innovative small businesses. Thank you for the question. We spoke a little bit about it earlier, that obviously we heard from many, many small businesses, and we were doing everything we could to help"
Hearing “Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans”
house Homeland Security Committee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MCCAUL, MICHAEL T. "We need these grants out now. I am hopeful that we will also reauthorize the DHS Mission to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction, a crucial office that remains not authorized today, and I think poses a serious threat. In the remainder of the time that I have, there are so many issues to"
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
LATTA, ROBERT E. "to advance the bipartisan goals of the ADVANCE Act, namely to make the NRC's licensing process more risk-informed and efficient. H.R. 9614, the NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act, sponsored by our New Jersey 8th District, would align the pay authority applicable to certain career SES employees with pay authorities we provided in the ADVANCE Act. Maintaining experienced and competent leadership of the NRC is essential for assuring it carries out its mission efficiently. Finally, we turn to the Department of Energy, also a key player in enabling new nuclear deployment. H.R. 9084, the Department of..."
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Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs
Reports · Jan 15, 2025
Congress has enacted a series of legislative provisions since 2006 to enable certain Iraqi and Afghan nationals to become U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs). These provisions make certain Iraqis...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): History, Overview of Domestic Programs, and Selected Issues
Reports · Mar 22, 2024
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic shined a spotlight on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of nine Public Health Service (PHS) agencies in the Department of...
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Haiti: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy
Reports · Feb 1, 2024
Haiti, located on the island of Hispaniola bordering the Dominican Republic, remains mired in interrelated political, security, and humanitarian crises. Haiti lacks an elected president and...
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The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
InFocus · Sep 25, 2025
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) is responsible for the oversight and direction of the 18 elements of the intelligence community (IC). This includes managing the allocation and expenditure...
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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM): An Overview
Reports · Jul 20, 2021
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorized by statute to perform various duties and functions that are related to human resources management and personnel policies for the federal...
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"If the department is not supporting continued federal funding for TRACS, how does the Office of Space Commerce propose to provide operators and regulators with independent and reliable collision warnings or orbital debris data before and after a mission is certified? Since the certification process and the Office's mission authorization proposal is voluntary, if a certified mission causes damage, who is legally and financially liable? The operator, the department, or the American"
Testimony BABIN, BRIAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Follow-up, one thing. How much of the proposed review process is derived from the United States' international obligations compared to other federal governmental interests? Okay, still a couple of minutes here. The Office of Space Commerce developed this mission authorization proposal in response to President Trump's Executive Order 14335, using, among other statutory authorities, its direction under Title 51 to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the..."
Testimony HARIDOPOLOS, MIKE
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Good morning. The Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recesses of the Subcommittee at any time. Welcome to today's hearing entitled, A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal. And I will recognize myself for five minutes for the opening statement. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. Without"
Hearing Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America First Foreign Policy
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
DAVIDSON, WARREN "broader across Western countries. Immigration was a driving issue behind President Trump and Republican electoral victories, and I commend your department for making this a priority. Could you please highlight your approach, beginning at our own borders and extended especially through the Western Hemisphere, to addressing this as part of the national security strategy? In terms of frankly, thank you for demonstrating that we just needed leadership to apply the laws to secure our own borders with this administration. I'm a former infantry officer. The oath our military swears is similar to the..."
Hearing United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
MEEKS, GREGORY W. "It is a complex institution, often slow moving and imperfect. Congress has often demanded that it pursue reform so that the U.N. can better deliver on its mandate to promote international peace, security, and human rights. And that's because leaders from both parties have understood a fundamental truth. American security and prosperity are strongest when we shape the international system, not when we abandon it. The U.N. is not simply a forum for speeches. It is where sanctions are negotiated, peacekeeping missions are authorized, and pandemic responses are coordinated. It's where refugees..."
Hearing Committee on House Administration Full Committee Markup on Various Measures
house Committee on House Administration · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
MORELLE, JOSEPH D. "The bill is a measured but meaningful step towards empowering the Capitol Police and make sure that they have the tools and authorities necessary to protect the Congress. At the same time, as Capitol Police take on more and more threats against the Congress, the department must stay focused on its core mission, screening at our doors, inspecting vehicles, assessing threats in time to act on them, and new authorities like this one should reinforce that mission, not pull focus from it. I expect Congress will need to continue to adapt as technology continues to change, and I hope the department..."
Hearing Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Air Force.
senate Department of Defense Subcommittee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
BOOZMAN, JOHN "Mr. Secretary. We had a good Air Force caucus briefing last week which I think everyone really enjoyed. One of the things that we discussed was the additional authorities provided by Congress to counter drone incursions over installations within the United States. Can you tell us the impacts that these drone incursions have made on the mission and also what additional authorities would be helpful, would be needed to protect our infrastructure, airmen and"
Hearing Member Day
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Mar 11, 2025 · Transcript
THE HONORABLE BILL FOSTER "We saw an example of this with the Chips and Science Act, which was the concept of that was we're going to double the science budget over a decade or so, and because of the additional budget that was available under that hypothesis, you could increase the scope of things like the National Science Foundation. And so we authorized a number of new missions and, in fact, mandated that they do it, but then, in fact, we did not double the budget. And so this is viewed, frankly, by a lot of members of scientists who work under"
Hearing “A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security”
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
GARBARINO, ANDREW R. "They will require unprecedented collaboration between leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to secure these events and keep the public safe. DHS plays a leading role in that effort. While it is impossible to know every challenge that lies ahead, what we know for sure is that DHS has the resources, personnel, and authorities needed to carry out its mission. Today's hearing will serve as the first of what I can expect to be many more discussions on how we can maintain positive momentum for the next fiscal year. I appreciate Secretary"
Hearing Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript
KAMLAGER-DOVE, SYDNEY "Its investments in renewable energy and electricity access projects throughout sub-Saharan Africa have brought reliable power to communities and businesses, strengthening economic growth and improving quality of life. These efforts demonstrate how strategic American investment advances both our national interests and meaningful development outcomes for our friends and partners around the world. And when Congress passed the DFC reauthorization at the end of the year, we provided the agency with significant new authorities and resources to strengthen its dual mission of advancing U.S. foreign..."
Hearing “Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office”
house Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript
THE HONORABLE JOHN SQUIRES "I say to everyone, they are the best in the world at what they do, because quite simply, they are. And none of this would be possible without the fee-setting authority so thoughtfully provided by Congress, allowing us to operate like a business, maintain long-term financial stability, and achieve our statutory mission. We also greatly appreciate the continued authority to spend anticipated fee collections, which lies at the heart of our U.S. global leadership. We look forward to working together to maintain both it and our global lead. Indeed, we lead today because our founders did the..."
Hearing H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H.R. 8884 – Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act; H. Res....
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_32 "IMPROVE has so far invested more than $200 million in lifesaving research that will help end our nation's maternal health crisis. Right now, this critical research program lacks a sustained funding source, which threatens its mission to save lives. My bipartisan amendment, the NIH IMPROVE Act, would authorize consistent funding for this existing program for the next six years, providing NIH with the support and resources it needs to understand and address the root causes of America's maternal mortality crisis. Friends, we have an opportunity today to actually solve a"
Hearing Funding Lapses: Analyzing Shutdown Reform
house Appropriations Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_12 "it is to abolish the appropriations process entirely. Those of you who know me know the depth of my faith in the appropriations process. I view it as the center of government. Nearly all the government does is touched by appropriations. This administration has wrought havoc upon our system through impoundments, rescissions, reconciliation, and reducing federal grants to partisan weapons. Ceding authority to this administration and any future administration would all but complete their mission. It would cement nearly complete control over government Why? Why would we voluntarily forfeit that..."
Hearing Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Consumer Protection in a Changing Marketplace.
house Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
JOHN HEWITT "PAC Act and RMAA, as I mentioned, both advance the FTC's longstanding consumer protection mission by providing statutory definitions that complement and not replace the existing FTC authority over deceptive marketing claims, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Yes, thank you for the"
Hearing The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report
house Financial Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
HUIZENGA, BILL "So, I appreciate you don't want to relitigate the past, but I do think, as we all know, we also learn from history. And during the previous administration, the Fed took some pretty major regulatory actions, some within its statutory authority and, in my view, maybe excessive, but others that were clearly beyond what Congress had really authorized. And, you know, everyone agrees a safe and sound banking system is essential to monetary policy, the economy and the American people. But when the Fed exercises, exceeds its, I'm sorry, exceeds its statutory authority or reinterprets old laws to..."
Hearing Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2025 · Transcript
CHRIS ROCHELEAU "I do believe we have a very good communication link with our Department of Defense partners. I would also say they're not flying right now because we are revisiting the letter of authorization that we have going. that we have going. Unless it's a mission-critical operation. Who defines mission-critical? So that would be a law enforcement. We have protocols that were set up through this letter of agreement that a national security mission, a law enforcement intervention, something along those lines, a helicopter medevac type thing. Those would be coordinated with the controllers and there's..."
Hearing Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio), “Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026.’’ • H.R. 9640 (Rep. Wittman), “Earth...
house Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee · Jul 21, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_13 "Since my appointment to the Permitting Council last year, our team has worked to ensure the agency adheres to the directives given to us by Congress, while following the clear leadership of the President to ensure an efficient permitting process, while fully retaining the environmental and regulatory protections established in the law. I believe we are operating at the full potential of our authorizing statute for the first time in this agency's history, and are effectively executing on the mission Congress intended. Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, the Permitting Council..."
Hearing H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026”; H.R. 8767, the “Compensation Fund Recrediting Act”; H.R. 9006, the...
house Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_09 "The Veterans Legacy Program was established to support memorialization, education, and historical interpretation activities related to veterans interred in national, state, and tribal veteran cemeteries. Repurposing the program to conduct operational activities related to unclaimed veterans would expand the program beyond its intended mission and could diminish its core educational objectives. VA remains committed to honoring unclaimed veterans through existing authorities and partnerships but does not support using the Veterans Legacy Program for this purpose. In summary, VA supports efforts..."
Hearing H.R.4398, the “Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act”; H.R.4805, the “Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force...
house Health Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_16 "in broad reporting mandates. VA does not support the Fostering Trust Act as written. While VA shares the goal of congressional oversight on veteran suicides, the bill also raises significant privacy concerns and could create barriers to community providers' participation in VA care. VA does not support the VHA Open Policies Act but is dedicated to transparency for veterans. VA already maintains a public website with directives, handbooks, and notices. Publishing internal operational guidebooks would not improve public understanding but would impede VA's ability to update guidance quickly. VA..."
Hearing Various Measures
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
FOSTER, BILL "Thank you. We recognize the strike the last word. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. While I share the author's views on the importance of privacy and the need for effective cyber safeguards, I strongly support the mission of the Consolidated Audit Trail and want to reflect a little on the challenges that the CAD is meant to address. I guess there are only two members in this room that were actually around during the 2010 flash crash. When markets dropped and temporarily wiped out nearly a trillion dollars in market value inside the space of an hour, that crash shocked investors, exchanges, and..."
Hearing Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
KAPTUR, MARCY "stewardship of America's national heritage, so poignant this year especially, preserving and interpreting the cultural and historic resources that tell America's history. Nowhere is that mission more visible than at the World War II Memorial on our National Mall. I introduced the legislation to authorize and construct that memorial at the suggestion of my late constituent, Army Tank Commander Roger Durbin. On behalf of him and all his fellow American"
Hearing Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing
house Energy Subcommittee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
LATTA, ROBERT E. "The American Enrichment Development Act brings the licensing process for enrichment facilities in line with the permitting process for other fuel cycle facilities. It is a critical step to assure efficiency of licensing as we work to build out critical fuel supply infrastructure. Finally, the NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act would update the Atomic Energy Act to align the pay authority applicable to certain career SES employees with the pay authorities Congress provided in the ADVANCE Act. Maintaining experienced and competent leadership at the NRC is essential for assuring it carries out its..."
Hearing Protecting American Interests in a Convergent Global Threat Environment
house Armed Services Committee · Feb 12, 2025 · Transcript
GEN. JOHN "JACK" M. KEANE "Well, from my perspective, we're too small and our requirements are growing. So we have to authorize our services to grow, to meet those requirements, because that will eventually impact people's life balance. Look, war breaks out, the mission comes first, and families are a distant second. That's just the way it is. But when we're at peace, services, families are trying to find some kind of life balance. And the force I see out there is being stressed because the requirements are climbing. So we've got to grow that"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary (Comptroller), Richard O'Malley, of Wisconsin, to be a...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
REED, JACK "the Air Force's JSTARS aircraft has shifted the air and ground moving target indication mission primarily to the Space Force using proliferated satellites, and the NRO is now acquiring most of those systems on the Space Force's behalf. This is a significant expansion of the NRO's traditional role, and it raises real questions about mission focus and institutional identity. I want to understand how you would manage the NRO's acquisition role while ensuring the Space Force retains the command and acquisition authority the law requires, and what priorities you have for NRO in this rapidly..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the Department's cyber force generation plan and the associated implementation plan.
senate Cybersecurity Subcommittee · Jan 28, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_01 "In closing, I want to reiterate my appreciation for Congress' support and partnership over the past several years. Changes to our budget and acquisition authorities, as well as the FY23 NDAA Section 1533, provided us the required tools and a clear mandate to address persistent readiness challenges and implement solutions across the Cyber Mission Force. We are using those authorities to implement CYBERCOM"
Hearing Hearings to examine Water Resources Development Act of 2026, focusing on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects, programs, and priorities.
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Feb 25, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_06 "program maintains 746 dams, over 13,000 miles of federal levees, and 450 miles of shore protection that provide, on average, a staggering $200 billion per year in flood damages avoided. To continuously maintain and improve these mission areas, I want to thank this committee for supporting the Corps' Civil Works Program. Your commitment since 2014 to pass biannual Water Resource Development Acts has provided us with the authorities necessary to address the changing needs of the nation's water resource infrastructure. We deeply value the authorities To that end, the Army Corps' objective each..."
Hearing "Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, Reconciliation, and Force Design 2028."
house Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_11 "that amount sufficient for the Coast Guard to begin increasing the number of uniformed and civilian personnel needed to maintain the assets purchased through reconciliation funds, as well as to hire a sufficient maritime safety workforce. The legislation also takes measures to ensure that members needed to serve on these assets had sufficient health care and child care. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 imposes needed accountability requirements related to the home porting and maintenance, acquisition planning, a long-standing issue for the Coast Guard. We are concerned that the..."
Hearing Hearings to examine truth in drug labeling.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jan 29, 2026 · Transcript
STEPHEN COLVILL "current provider payment system set by CMS and private insurers encourages providers to seek low cost generic drugs without enough consideration for a liable availability. Providers are not adequately rewarded when they take steps to prevent shortages. However, there is an alternative, aligning incentives to focus more on reliable availability for critical generics. I co-authored a proposal in October on how to make this happen. Our proposal offers up a simplified version of a Medicare incentive payment program, originally outlined in the 2024 Senate Finance Committee discussion draft. The..."
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Good morning, and thank you, Chairman Haridopolos, for holding today's hearing to review the Trump administration's mission authorization proposal. I want to welcome Director Jordan and thank you for being here to testify before the subcommittee. Mission authorization and a regulatory framework for novel space activities may seem far removed from the concerns of most Americans today. Families are focused on whether they can afford health care, groceries, gas, housing, and education costs, and..."
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"But space also inspires us to look beyond the everyday and creates opportunities to build the workforce and capabilities that move our country forward. Just look at the successful Artemis II mission and the benefits it has already delivered. The growing commercial space economy can also create jobs and expand economic opportunity, but those benefits must reach communities across the country, not just a select few. Like other emerging technologies, a mission authorization framework must strike..."
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"That is why we must consider the implications, impacts, and potential unintended consequences of any mission authorization proposal and process. Large satellite constellations, for example, can interfere with optical and radio astronomy due to their reflectivity and radio transmission interference. Further, future commercial"
Testimony BABIN, BRIAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Many of us have long argued that given its experience licensing private remote sensing activities and its statutory direction to, quote, foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the United States' space commerce industry, the Office of Space Commerce is the appropriate agency to exercise that authority. And while Congress has continued to consider the appropriate path forward, President Trump took action last August by signing Executive Order 14335, which..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Chairman Haridopolos, Ranking Member Foushee, Chairman Babin, and Ranking Member Lofgren, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I also want to thank the staff of the Office of Space Commerce for their tireless work on mission authorization, which has created a tremendous work product that I'm excited to talk about today. The Department of Commerce and the Office of Space Commerce support one of America's greatest strategic advantages, the unparalleled..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"The Department of Commerce and the Office of Space Commerce support one of America's greatest strategic advantages, the unparalleled strength of our commercial space sector, a sector defined by decades of flight heritage and technology advancement, a sector that also requires a regulatory structure and environment that can match its rapid pace of innovation. Today I am here to discuss our mission authorization proposal that meets industry where they are. We call it the Space Commerce..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Thank you for the question, Chairman. So, to answer your question, the short answer up front is yes, there are missions which will likely require existing licenses through those existing statutory obligations, whether it's launch reentry or radio frequency transmission. So, what we're doing with the Office of Space Commerce's mission authorization proposal is focused on in-space activities for novel activities, things that do not really exist today. In our process, we have developed questions..."
Testimony WEBSTER, DANIEL
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Okay. Thank you. To what extent will the OSC ensure that its mission authorization proposal protects U.S. financial interest as it relates to potential liability issues? Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to include in the record a copy of my November letter to the CRS memo on the topic of space object"
Testimony WEBSTER, DANIEL
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Thank you very much. Okay. And also, Mr. Jordan, the OSC mission authorization proposal does not seem to address space nuclear systems. Meanwhile, the FAA recently approved the first commercial nuclear payload demonstrating its expertise. Does the OSC need or see a need to include space nuclear technologies under a mission authorization? Meanwhile, the FAA recently approved the first commercial nuclear payload demonstrating its expertise. Does the OSC need or see a need to include space nuclear..."
Testimony WEBSTER, DANIEL
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"satisfy other things through other obligations. Can you confirm that the OSC can directly adopt FAA findings and issue mission authorization for nuclear applicants without redoing their"
Testimony FOUSHEE, VALERIE P.
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"concerns for not only astronomy but also to wildlife. These types of novel space activities highlight the need for a mission authorization framework and one that considers potential impacts to our science. Will your proposed process review the scientific impacts of certification applications, and how will it protect federal investments in Earth and space science while mitigating potential"
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Those are things that we want to take a look at, and we have not officially moved forward with opening that back up, but it is on our minds. We obviously have a lot on our plates through TRACS and mission authorization and the advocacy work that we do, but it is something that we feel strongly to take a look at and how we can ensure that American businesses are able to do the things that they do best. So thank you for the"
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Every week we see a new IPO or a new raise, and we see hundreds of millions of dollars and billions of dollars going into the space sector. This is an opportunity for American companies to compete internationally as well and provide those capabilities and systems internationally, but part of that is we're going to have to ensure that our export controls are aligned to make sure that those things can be sold at the appropriate time and the appropriate place. But back home, I think what we're..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"And I think we internally at OSC as the industry advocate inside the U.S. government, we need to have those conversations with industry. Maybe that's a series of listening sessions or just planning on what does that look like for them. Because again, I do want to be cognizant of the burdens we place on industry and what we're here to talk about today with our mission authorization framework is ensuring that industry has the confidence they need to do the things they do best and that's to..."
Testimony SPEAKER_20
Confronting Haiti’s Terrorist Gangs: The Gang Suppression Force and th...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"This is exactly why I advocated for not sending any contributions to the United Nations, because this is the kind of boondoggles that they run. The United Nations authorized mission that replaced it, the gang suppression force, is built differently and hopefully learns from the mistakes of the past. It is more kinetic force, with a direct action mandate to unilaterally take the fight to the"
Testimony DAVIDSON, WARREN
Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America Fi...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"broader across Western countries. Immigration was a driving issue behind President Trump and Republican electoral victories, and I commend your department for making this a priority. Could you please highlight your approach, beginning at our own borders and extended especially through the Western Hemisphere, to addressing this as part of the national security strategy? In terms of frankly, thank you for demonstrating that we just needed leadership to apply the laws to secure our own borders..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"From there, we will put our application into the interagency. We will work with them on how we get to yes through that process. And then at the end of that, we anticipate being able to certify and authorize these missions. And again, we have built into our certification some strict timelines, and this is what industry has needed. They need that clarity and that confidence that this will not be an endless maze that kind of exists today. So we have built in, I believe, 120 days into the..."
Testimony MEEKS, GREGORY W.
United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First F...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"It is a complex institution, often slow moving and imperfect. Congress has often demanded that it pursue reform so that the U.N. can better deliver on its mandate to promote international peace, security, and human rights. And that's because leaders from both parties have understood a fundamental truth. American security and prosperity are strongest when we shape the international system, not when we abandon it. The U.N. is not simply a forum for speeches. It is where sanctions are negotiated,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_34
H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"Our JEGS advise commanders in some of the most consequential decisions our military makes, from combat operations to targeting authorities to rules of engagement, military justice, personnel matters, and international law. They are a limited and specialized resource. Their time should be focused on matters that directly affect military operations, unit cohesion, command authority, and mission effectiveness. Assigning them elsewhere takes them away from this critical military work, especially in..."
Testimony CASTRO, JOAQUIN
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"This provision addresses that issue, which has been well documented, including in a 2022 report by the Brennan Center for Justice, which found that those at the State Department, quote, struggle to understand and gain insight into the reach of U.S. hostilities in the countries these programs operate in. So I appreciate your support in including in the base text of H.R. 9086 language regarding the creation of a program to train chief of missions on these authorities. My amendment here today..."
Testimony COMMANDER GREGORY GUILLOT
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and ...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026
"capabilities in all domains that have helped reduce illegal border activities to historic lows. Those service members are now executing the Southern Border Mission with expanded authorities and within their occupational specialties, which has enhanced readiness and increased reenlistment rates. U.S. NORTHCOM also established Joint Interagency Task Force Counter Cartel, a whole-of-government enterprise dedicated to fusing intelligence used to help dismantle cartel"
Testimony MEEKS, GREGORY W.
The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
house Financial Services Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"at the CFPB reflected seriousness? people would expect from their government. Congress never authorized DOJ to carry out the CFPB's mission. Congress never gave DOJ authority over consumer financial protection. Yet under your watch, sir, DOJ gained access to some of the CFPB's most sensitive consumer and supervisory information that I call that unserious and that reckless, sir. Your testimony mentioned several things. I'm out of time. But, sir, I'm glad you're leaving. I yield"
Testimony LUNDAY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Admiral Kevin Lunday, to be Comm...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"So the Coast Guard provides under our Maritime Law Enforcement Authority and our capabilities. We're continuing to execute the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security for our traditional counter-drug mission under law enforcement authority. That's one of a series of instruments that are available to the President and so we are continuing the activities under our authority and making record seizures of"
Testimony MORELLE, JOSEPH D.
Committee on House Administration Full Committee Markup on Various Mea...
house Committee on House Administration · Jun 24, 2026
"The bill is a measured but meaningful step towards empowering the Capitol Police and make sure that they have the tools and authorities necessary to protect the Congress. At the same time, as Capitol Police take on more and more threats against the Congress, the department must stay focused on its core mission, screening at our doors, inspecting vehicles, assessing threats in time to act on them, and new authorities like this one should reinforce that mission, not pull focus from it. I expect..."
Testimony LOFGREN, ZOE
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"That admission illustrates, in part, why we're here today. No federal agency has statutory authority to oversee novel space missions. How we in Congress consider which agency should have such statutory authority to ensure"
Testimony BOOZMAN, JOHN
Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fi...
senate Appropriations Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Mr. Secretary. We had a good Air Force caucus briefing last week which I think everyone really enjoyed. One of the things that we discussed was the additional authorities provided by Congress to counter drone incursions over installations within the United States. Can you tell us the impacts that these drone incursions have made on the mission and also what additional authorities would be helpful, would be needed to protect our infrastructure, airmen and"
Testimony GENERAL JOSHUA RUDD
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rud...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jan 29, 2026
"Senator, again, I appreciate the opportunity to speak with the ESA. Certainly, this question speaks to the mission of NSA and the authorities that it's been given. What I can tell you, Senator, is that if confirmed, I will absolutely commit to executing the foreign intelligence mission of the NSA in accordance with the authorities that it's been given and within all applicable laws. What I can tell you, Senator, is that if confirmed, I will absolutely commit to executing the foreign..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE BILL FOSTER
Member Day
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Mar 11, 2025
"We saw an example of this with the Chips and Science Act, which was the concept of that was we're going to double the science budget over a decade or so, and because of the additional budget that was available under that hypothesis, you could increase the scope of things like the National Science Foundation. And so we authorized a number of new missions and, in fact, mandated that they do it, but then, in fact, we did not double the budget. And so this is viewed, frankly, by a lot of members of..."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Confronting Haiti’s Terrorist Gangs: The Gang Suppression Force and th...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"They thought of this as a criminal problem. It is not. This is a proto-insurgency, and these folks really are on the verge of something significant if we can't stem the tide. So this is a four-fifths military structured force and one-fifth police force, at least at the beginning, and it is comprised of components from the air, the land, and the sea. We have a maritime component for maritime interdiction. We have an air component for aerial insertion and aerial interdiction. From a sustainment..."
Testimony GENERAL JOSHUA RUDD
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rud...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jan 29, 2026
"Senator, I would expect to consult with the legal experts at both CyberCom and NSA on a whole host of issues to ensure, again, that execution of that mission set is done within the authorities consistently and that we're never outside the bounds of that. I have no doubt about"
Testimony GARBARINO, ANDREW R.
“A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of...
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"They will require unprecedented collaboration between leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to secure these events and keep the public safe. DHS plays a leading role in that effort. While it is impossible to know every challenge that lies ahead, what we know for sure is that DHS has the resources, personnel, and authorities needed to carry out its mission. Today's hearing will serve as the first of what I can expect to be many more discussions on how we can maintain positive momentum..."
Testimony COMMANDER GREGORY GUILLOT
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and ...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026
"Assuring our ability to operate in the High North is a strategic necessity. With the inclusion of Greenland into the U.S. NORTHCOM area of responsibility, we are executing seamless defensive operations across the harsh environment of the Arctic, ensuring we are ready to defend the High North anytime and under all conditions. Domestically, U.S. NORTHCOM's mission to provide defense support of civil authorities remains a critical responsibility, and we stand ready to support lead federal agencies..."
Testimony GENERAL FRANCIS DONOVAN
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and ...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026
"And finally, SOUTHCOM denies adversary footholds and undue influence in this hemisphere. That includes their ability to position forces or other capabilities that threaten our homeland or our regional partners and challenge our access to key terrain like the Panama Canal and its approaches. These imperatives and the dynamic security environment we operate in will require the right structures, authorities, and forces to keep pace with mission needs. SOUTHCOM is moving out with speed and urgency..."
Testimony KAMLAGER-DOVE, SYDNEY
Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnersh...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Its investments in renewable energy and electricity access projects throughout sub-Saharan Africa have brought reliable power to communities and businesses, strengthening economic growth and improving quality of life. These efforts demonstrate how strategic American investment advances both our national interests and meaningful development outcomes for our friends and partners around the world. And when Congress passed the DFC reauthorization at the end of the year, we provided the agency with..."
Testimony SPEAKER_17
“From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and I...
house Small Business Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"And so both the SBIC, the SBIR, and our other programs, Growth Accelerators, RIC, FAST, will to the extent they're authorized, will be focused on accomplishing those missions and those themes. And an important one of them, of course, is driving innovation within the SBIR program within our innovative small businesses. Thank you for the question. We spoke a little bit about it earlier, that obviously we heard from many, many small businesses, and we were doing everything we could to help"
Testimony THE HONORABLE JOHN SQUIRES
“Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office”
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"I say to everyone, they are the best in the world at what they do, because quite simply, they are. And none of this would be possible without the fee-setting authority so thoughtfully provided by Congress, allowing us to operate like a business, maintain long-term financial stability, and achieve our statutory mission. We also greatly appreciate the continued authority to spend anticipated fee collections, which lies at the heart of our U.S. global leadership. We look forward to working..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE TAYLOR JORDAN
A Review of the Office of Space Commerce’s Mission Authorization Propo...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"The FAA and the FCC could then waive relevant sections of their own regulations or bypass their own separate interagency review. As a result, commercial operators with novel space missions would have a clear path to government authorizations through a single entity utilizing a single process that's tailored to their needs. OSC intends to build this process dynamically through an extended pilot phase and by"
Testimony COTTON, TOM
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rud...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jan 29, 2026
"Section 702 explicitly applies to foreign nationals on foreign territory. Can you talk to us about how critical Section 702 is for the NSA's mission and how detrimental it would be if the authority expired? Senator"
Testimony SPEAKER_34
H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"and synchronized special operators and synchronized special operators and intelligence professionals cannot be overstated. This mark ensures that our special operations forces and the defense intelligence enterprise have the authorities, force structure, and people they need to accomplish their mission. Our special operators are called upon to respond to the most challenging global"
Testimony JACOBS, SARA
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"I oppose this amendment. Before voting on an amendment to authorize such broad authority, this committee should want, should require further information about why this task force and joint operations authority is operationally necessary for diplomatic security to complete its mission. This could be abused to utilize things that we do not want diplomatic security to be engaging in, so I oppose and urge all my colleagues to do the same, and I go"
Testimony LUNDAY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Admiral Kevin Lunday, to be Comm...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"Thank you for the question, Senator. So, typically, the Coast Guard is performing our drug interdiction mission as a maritime law enforcement, under a maritime law enforcement authority on the high seas, and whether that's in the Eastern Pacific or the Caribbean or other locations, but principally in those areas. We normally receive information that could be from surveillance aircraft or other means that there is a suspected drug smuggling boat that is"
Testimony SPEAKER_32
H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H...
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026
"IMPROVE has so far invested more than $200 million in lifesaving research that will help end our nation's maternal health crisis. Right now, this critical research program lacks a sustained funding source, which threatens its mission to save lives. My bipartisan amendment, the NIH IMPROVE Act, would authorize consistent funding for this existing program for the next six years, providing NIH with the support and resources it needs to understand and address the root causes of America's maternal..."
Testimony SPEAKER_12
Funding Lapses: Analyzing Shutdown Reform
house Appropriations Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"it is to abolish the appropriations process entirely. Those of you who know me know the depth of my faith in the appropriations process. I view it as the center of government. Nearly all the government does is touched by appropriations. This administration has wrought havoc upon our system through impoundments, rescissions, reconciliation, and reducing federal grants to partisan weapons. Ceding authority to this administration and any future administration would all but complete their mission...."
Testimony JOHN HEWITT
Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Consumer Protection in a Changing ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"PAC Act and RMAA, as I mentioned, both advance the FTC's longstanding consumer protection mission by providing statutory definitions that complement and not replace the existing FTC authority over deceptive marketing claims, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Yes, thank you for the"
Testimony HUIZENGA, BILL
The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report
house Financial Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"So, I appreciate you don't want to relitigate the past, but I do think, as we all know, we also learn from history. And during the previous administration, the Fed took some pretty major regulatory actions, some within its statutory authority and, in my view, maybe excessive, but others that were clearly beyond what Congress had really authorized. And, you know, everyone agrees a safe and sound banking system is essential to monetary policy, the economy and the American people. But when the Fed..."
Testimony MCCAUL, MICHAEL T.
“Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the...
house Homeland Security Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"We need these grants out now. I am hopeful that we will also reauthorize the DHS Mission to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction, a crucial office that remains not authorized today, and I think poses a serious threat. In the remainder of the time that I have, there are so many issues to"
Testimony BONAMICI, SUZANNE
H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. ...
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Department of Education lacks the authority to transfer offices and programs to other federal agencies without congressional action. Secretary McMahon has stated it is her mission to shut down the Department of Education, something she does not have the authority to do, but that is exactly what she is doing, disguised as a series of interagency agreements, and it's why she should be"
Testimony BONAMICI, SUZANNE
H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. ...
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"and that Secretary McMahon has overstepped her statutory authority. She has. She has said it is her mission to shut down the Department of Education, and she does not have the authority to do that. But that is exactly what she's doing, disguising it as a series of interagency agreements. And if the department had this authority, why would we even be having this"
Testimony CHRIS ROCHELEAU
Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 4, 2025
"I do believe we have a very good communication link with our Department of Defense partners. I would also say they're not flying right now because we are revisiting the letter of authorization that we have going. that we have going. Unless it's a mission-critical operation. Who defines mission-critical? So that would be a law enforcement. We have protocols that were set up through this letter of agreement that a national security mission, a law enforcement intervention, something along those..."
Testimony SPEAKER_17
“From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and I...
house Small Business Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"So the budget requests reflect the administration, the president's, and the administration's priorities, and we support those 100 percent. My job is to execute the law and what is given to me as the head of OII. And so as there's programs authorized and appropriated, I will do my best to make them effective and make them serve the mission of our country. Yes. Sorry. I was just taking notes to make sure I had the data"
Testimony BONAMICI, SUZANNE
H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. ...
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Here's where I do agree with you, that there's too much student loan debt. I wish we were here talking about how we can make higher education less expensive and more affordable so we are not burdening people with student loan debt. Instead, we're here today marking up a bill that just demonstrates again that Republicans in Congress know that the Department of Education lacks the authority to transfer these offices and programs to other federal agencies without congressional action. The..."
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio),...
house Natural Resources Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"Since my appointment to the Permitting Council last year, our team has worked to ensure the agency adheres to the directives given to us by Congress, while following the clear leadership of the President to ensure an efficient permitting process, while fully retaining the environmental and regulatory protections established in the law. I believe we are operating at the full potential of our authorizing statute for the first time in this agency's history, and are effectively executing on the..."
Testimony SPEAKER_09
H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act o...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"The Veterans Legacy Program was established to support memorialization, education, and historical interpretation activities related to veterans interred in national, state, and tribal veteran cemeteries. Repurposing the program to conduct operational activities related to unclaimed veterans would expand the program beyond its intended mission and could diminish its core educational objectives. VA remains committed to honoring unclaimed veterans through existing authorities and partnerships but..."
Testimony BERGMAN, JACK
H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"You know, it's, you know, numbers. But the point is, they're either under the Commander-in-Chief's control, or they're under the control of the Governor of the state under which they're authorized. But we have a spectacular National Guard and Reserve component here in our country that does its mission every chance it gets, which is not meaning every day. And what we don't want to do is unnecessarily increase reporting paperwork that doesn't add value to their readiness and to our understanding..."
Testimony SPEAKER_16
H.R.4398, the “Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Account...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"in broad reporting mandates. VA does not support the Fostering Trust Act as written. While VA shares the goal of congressional oversight on veteran suicides, the bill also raises significant privacy concerns and could create barriers to community providers' participation in VA care. VA does not support the VHA Open Policies Act but is dedicated to transparency for veterans. VA already maintains a public website with directives, handbooks, and notices. Publishing internal operational guidebooks..."
Testimony FOSTER, BILL
Various Measures
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"Thank you. We recognize the strike the last word. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. While I share the author's views on the importance of privacy and the need for effective cyber safeguards, I strongly support the mission of the Consolidated Audit Trail and want to reflect a little on the challenges that the CAD is meant to address. I guess there are only two members in this room that were actually around during the 2010 flash crash. When markets dropped and temporarily wiped out nearly a trillion..."
Testimony KAPTUR, MARCY
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"stewardship of America's national heritage, so poignant this year especially, preserving and interpreting the cultural and historic resources that tell America's history. Nowhere is that mission more visible than at the World War II Memorial on our National Mall. I introduced the legislation to authorize and construct that memorial at the suggestion of my late constituent, Army Tank Commander Roger Durbin. On behalf of him and all his fellow American"
Testimony MAST, BRIAN J.
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"I support this amendment. Chiefs of mission play a vital role in overseeing U.S. security cooperation and partner force assistance maker, making proper training on these authorities pretty essential, in my opinion. But real world operational demands can make it very difficult for a chief of mission to complete the required training before arriving on their"
Testimony GENERAL JOSHUA RUDD
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rud...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jan 29, 2026
"It has over 300,000 assigned forces, so to your point, two giant organizations that I would be responsible if confirmed for this. I think the scale and the size of it are manageable. What I would hope to do if confirmed is ensure that the unique capabilities, the unique authorities that both of these organizations bring to bear are fully integrated, both in support and interdependence of each other's missions, but then in support of the warfighter and providing the best option to our decision..."
Testimony BONAMICI, SUZANNE
H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. ...
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Thank you. This bill, like the others we're considering today, demonstrates that the Department of Education lacks the authority to transfer offices and programs to other federal agencies without congressional approval, which is something that the Secretary said is her mission, to shut down the Department of Education. She does not have the authority to do that. So this bill appears to be another series in a series to cover up for her unlawful"
Testimony SPEAKER_09
“Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the...
house Homeland Security Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"And with the delay in funding and the shutdown that is pushing that to the right, and we're running right up to the wire in our ability to procure, deploy, and train with these counter-UAS technologies. Congressman, we are also continuing the collaboration with state and local authorities on intelligence and information sharing, but we're not working at full force right now because during a shutdown we have many mission enabling and other functions that are furloughed and so it is impacting the..."
Testimony LATTA, ROBERT E.
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"to advance the bipartisan goals of the ADVANCE Act, namely to make the NRC's licensing process more risk-informed and efficient. H.R. 9614, the NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act, sponsored by our New Jersey 8th District, would align the pay authority applicable to certain career SES employees with pay authorities we provided in the ADVANCE Act. Maintaining experienced and competent leadership of the NRC is essential for assuring it carries out its mission efficiently. Finally, we turn to the..."
Testimony LATTA, ROBERT E.
Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"The American Enrichment Development Act brings the licensing process for enrichment facilities in line with the permitting process for other fuel cycle facilities. It is a critical step to assure efficiency of licensing as we work to build out critical fuel supply infrastructure. Finally, the NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act would update the Atomic Energy Act to align the pay authority applicable to certain career SES employees with the pay authorities Congress provided in the ADVANCE Act...."
Testimony GEN. JOHN "JACK" M. KEANE
Protecting American Interests in a Convergent Global Threat Environmen...
house Armed Services Committee · Feb 12, 2025
"Well, from my perspective, we're too small and our requirements are growing. So we have to authorize our services to grow, to meet those requirements, because that will eventually impact people's life balance. Look, war breaks out, the mission comes first, and families are a distant second. That's just the way it is. But when we're at peace, services, families are trying to find some kind of life balance. And the force I see out there is being stressed because the requirements are climbing. So..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider H.R.4550, to reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, S.1462, to improve forest management activities on...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Oct 21, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine S.3573, to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the...
senate Indian Affairs Committee · Jul 29, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine S.749, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Apr 29, 2026 · Request transcript
Testimony REED, JACK
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, t...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"the Air Force's JSTARS aircraft has shifted the air and ground moving target indication mission primarily to the Space Force using proliferated satellites, and the NRO is now acquiring most of those systems on the Space Force's behalf. This is a significant expansion of the NRO's traditional role, and it raises real questions about mission focus and institutional identity. I want to understand how you would manage the NRO's acquisition role while ensuring the Space Force retains the command and..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
Hearings to examine the Department's cyber force generation plan and t...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jan 28, 2026
"In closing, I want to reiterate my appreciation for Congress' support and partnership over the past several years. Changes to our budget and acquisition authorities, as well as the FY23 NDAA Section 1533, provided us the required tools and a clear mandate to address persistent readiness challenges and implement solutions across the Cyber Mission Force. We are using those authorities to implement CYBERCOM"
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Hearings to examine Water Resources Development Act of 2026, focusing ...
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Feb 25, 2026
"program maintains 746 dams, over 13,000 miles of federal levees, and 450 miles of shore protection that provide, on average, a staggering $200 billion per year in flood damages avoided. To continuously maintain and improve these mission areas, I want to thank this committee for supporting the Corps' Civil Works Program. Your commitment since 2014 to pass biannual Water Resource Development Acts has provided us with the authorities necessary to address the changing needs of the nation's water..."
Testimony LATTA, ROBERT E.
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"H.R. 9614 authorizes the chairman of the NRC to modestly increase the compensation rate of senior executive service employees at the NRC. This authority to modestly increase the rate of compensation for certain employees will help the NRC maintain a strong, specialized workforce, as well as the quality management necessary to carry out the NRC's mission. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. Are there other members seeking"
Testimony BARR, ANDY
The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
house Financial Services Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Director Vogt, thank you for appearing before the committee today, and thank you for the outstanding job you've done as acting director. Since its creation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has exceeded its statutory authority, relied on regulation by enforcement, and created unnecessary uncertainty for consumers and the financial institutions that serve them. Luckily, under your leadership, the CFPB has taken important steps to reduce this regulatory overreach and get back to the core..."
Testimony SPEAKER_11
"Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act o...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"that amount sufficient for the Coast Guard to begin increasing the number of uniformed and civilian personnel needed to maintain the assets purchased through reconciliation funds, as well as to hire a sufficient maritime safety workforce. The legislation also takes measures to ensure that members needed to serve on these assets had sufficient health care and child care. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 imposes needed accountability requirements related to the home porting and..."
Testimony STEPHEN COLVILL
Hearings to examine truth in drug labeling.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jan 29, 2026
"current provider payment system set by CMS and private insurers encourages providers to seek low cost generic drugs without enough consideration for a liable availability. Providers are not adequately rewarded when they take steps to prevent shortages. However, there is an alternative, aligning incentives to focus more on reliable availability for critical generics. I co-authored a proposal in October on how to make this happen. Our proposal offers up a simplified version of a Medicare..."