I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1487, the Public Participation in the Declaration of National Monuments Act.

Since I was elected to Congress, I have been focusing on the issue of livable communities and how we can create better partnerships between the Federal Government, State and local governments and our citizens.

The 1906 Antiquities Act has served our nation well for almost a century. It has led to the preservation of the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Grand Teton National Parks.

Failure of the juvenile to adhere to the plan would result in a referral back to juvenile court.

This act will provide communities with the ability to take a comprehensive approach to holding first and second time non-violent offenders accountable for their actions.

The bill provides funding for Juvenile Accountability Coordinators who will: Conduct an in-depth assessment of juvenile immediately upon arrest.

Today I am introducing the Juvenile Accountability and Crime Prevention Act of 1999.

This bill will help ensure that first and second time juvenile offenders don't fall through the cracks.

Taiwan is vibrant and democratic.

Today, as the first U.S. Congressman born in Taiwan, I am proud to pay tribute to the contribution and commitment Taiwanese-Americans have made to the United States.

The people of Taiwan and the United States share a bond in their adherence to the principles of freedom, democracy, and human rights.

This year also marks the 20th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

the Taiwanese-American community continues to be the bedrock of that relationship.

the federal government must be held accountable for the damage its land management policies have caused rural counties.

H.R. 974 would create a fund to allow students to attend public universities in other states at the in-state tuition rate, giving students from Washington, D.C. a better chance to succeed.

I would like to address the problems that occur when the federal government is the owner of a high percentage of the property in a given area.

the prevalence of federal land that is closed to economic activity has created a serious problem for many counties in Oregon and elsewhere in the West.

The purpose of our legislation is to assure that consumer protections don't end when a passenger pulls into the airport parking lot.