Ranking Member Carbajal's Opening Statement for Hearing on "Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining..."

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats · January 13, 2026

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Recognition of ranking member Carbajal

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An unidentified presiding member recognized "ranking member Carbajal" for a five-minute opening statement, formally starting the hearing.

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Ranking Member Carbajal delivered a five-minute opening statement praising the U.S. Coast Guard's multi-mission role, warning that Department of Homeland Security appropriations may not adequately fund Coast Guard operations and readiness, and highlighting international cooperation, fisheries enforcement with NOAA, and recent detentions of "dark fleet" vessels.

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