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I appreciate that in your testimony, you discuss how programs like the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program help to manage and conserve estuaries across the country.

H.R. 6841 supports two important conservation programs established under the Coastal Zone Management Act.

I am proud that this bill has strong bipartisan support from coastal areas all across the country.

My bill would also direct NOAA to designate five new National Estuarine Research Reserves over the next 5 years.

That is why I introduced the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act, which would strengthen efforts to protect coastal and estuarine habitats.

I am proud to represent California's 49th Congressional District, which is home to over 50 miles of pristine coastline.

This bipartisan bill, which I introduced alongside my colleagues, Representatives Brian Mast, Jen Kiggans, and Suzanne Bonamici, would provide crucial funding for state and local governments to preserve our nation's coastal habitats.

Thank you for including my bill, H.R. 6841, the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act, in today's hearing.

The North Atlantic right whale could well be on the verge of functional extinction by that point.

H.R. 8704 blocks any updates to a 2008 Vessel Speed Rule until 2031, an arbitrary date.

But too often, and in this case with two bills we are considering today, we are considering efforts that do the opposite of those objectives.

Congressman Carter's legislation would do two critical things.

There is no member of this Committee that seeks to harm an endangered species like the North Atlantic right whale.

Clearly, it is time to move away from MRIP.

I appreciate Congressman D'Esposito's championing this legislation which will enhance safety and improve the recreational experience for ocean users.

Today, I rise to honor the career of my very good friend, retiring Orange County superintendent Dr. Al Mijares. Dr. Mijares was first appointed as Orange County superintendent of schools in 2012. Before that he was Santa Ana Unified School…

The vaccines are injuring and killing historically a large number of people.

Vaccines are a true miracle. They have saved at least 150 million lives in the last 50 years.