Sally Jewell: “This budget recognizes the importance of Interior's programs to the overall strength of the Nation's economy.”

The offshore oil and gas revenues collected from Federal waters belong to all Americans.

It is clear to me that the current criminal penalties for these crimes are too weak and that congressional action is needed to address the wildlife poaching crisis.

I also strongly support the President's proposal to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and provide a permanent mandatory funding stream beginning next year.

Strengthening enforcement tools for those that enforce our wildlife trafficking laws is extremely important.