Statement of Senator Schatz

Statement of Senator Schatz

I thank Ranking Member Scott and my Democratic colleagues on the Education and the Workforce Committee for your leadership during this important debate. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition of H.J. Res. 165, which would reverse the…

I have fought as the guy from Iowa for year-round sale of E15. I think it is very important.

The EPA has been very quick to regulate farmers, but very slow to actually help farmers answer the questions.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I rise as the designee of the…

Again, let's read the amendment. There is no mention in this amendment of this mysterious company. There is no commitment by the Department of Defense to use a specific company. This is a matter of disclosure. These companies have to…

I read this amendment carefully, and what I saw in this amendment and the policy choices that it engages have nothing to do with what I just heard from the proponent of this amendment, so let me deal with the merits of this amendment as it…

First of all, let's take a look at the actual language of the amendment. I have heard the arguments from my colleague about what this amendment does, but when you take a look at the actual language of the amendment, what you discover is…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Hawaii is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 133 will not be offered…

I also would like to thank my colleagues who co-sponsored this bill, especially members of this Natural Resources Committee, including Ranking Member Neguse.

I have personally spoken with Governor Josh Green, Mayor Richard Bissen, and local cultural practitioners.

Thank you, Chair, members of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, thank you for including H.R. 8219, my Lahaina National Heritage Area Act, in today's hearing, and mahalo for the opportunity to speak in support of this important bill.

48 years ago, a teenage girl about to enter her senior year in high school made a very difficult and personal choice. She was young and didn't come from any money. Her boyfriend was just a year older and preferred surfing over working…

I can think of no better place to designate as Hawaii's first National Heritage Area than Lahaina.

The steps they have taken to meaningfully engage with the local Native Hawaiian community and incorporate the community's traditional practices in their plans has given me confidence in their ability to effectively implement this study.

I wholeheartedly support its passage and thank Congresswoman Tokuda for her all her time and attention toward Lahaina's recovery and for introducing this legislation.