It has long been one of our most successful and broadly supported conservation laws, preventing the extinction of 99 percent of the species that have received its protection over its 44-year run.

The slate of bills before us today is a painful reminder of how far we have moved away from the bipartisan agreement that Democrats and Republicans used to share over a core set of values, the values of conservation and respect for…

Both sides of the aisle used to agree that protecting America's natural heritage for the enjoyment of this generation and for future generations was a worthy goal, and that relying on sound science to guide conservation policy was the gold…

I am really grateful for the extra time.

I am hoping maybe you can correct me if I am wrong.

Healthy fisheries, of course, also means a healthy fishing industry.

I am fully aware that it is not always easy or popular to implement fishing restrictions.

It is my hope that Democrats and Republicans on this Committee can actually work together and stay focused on fisheries instead of using reauthorization of this important law as a vehicle for partisan, anti-conservation agendas.

Healthy fisheries also mean a healthy fishing industry.

As we take stock of those, I think we have to conclude that the law is working.

These accomplishments certainly did not come easy, but our fishermen, after making sacrifices, are now benefiting from the long-term health of our fisheries.

Mr. Speaker, it has been a most interesting day here in Washington, D.C., this last week in which we have seen the battle royal over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. I want to really speak about the Affordable Care Act, what it has…

Mr. Speaker, I was absent during rollcall votes No. 385, No. 386, No. 387, No. 388, No. 389, No. 390, and No. 391 due to my spouses's health situation in California. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the Castor Amendment. I…

Kansas was so bad that they had to repeal what they had done.

As a Representative for California's 44th Congressional District, I am proud to say that my home state is leading the way to address climate change.

Addressing climate change is anything but radical, as marine and coastal fisheries support over $20 billion in economic activity, and about 130,000 jobs in California each year.

Not ready to go certainly wouldn't reflect any of the local effort... It would merely be Federal Government dithering.

The lack of management of the salmon stocks, the consequences have been enforced as justifying reductions in water supply to California's farms and cities.