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H.R. 424, introduced by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, is a bipartisan measure to de-list and ensure state management of gray wolves.

The SAVES Act by our colleague, Mr. Gohmert, will remove duplicative permitting requirements for non-native endangered species.

H.R. 717, the Listing Reform Act by Representative Olson would allow consideration of economic factors in listing decisions.

H.R. 424 by Mr. Peterson is a bipartisan measure to ensure state management of gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes.

ESA does not work. We have to find a way to reform it so it actually solves problems, not just continues on the process.

The ESA has veered away from this mission. All too often, the Act has been misused to control land, block a host of economic activities important for jobs.

The Endangered Species Act was passed 40 years ago to try to recover and restore imperiled species.

This is an important piece of legislation we need to move.

We need to have a longer-term solution to that.

I appreciate that. Mr. Wiley, it is good to have you here again.

I have one request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

I pledge to work with all the Members of this Committee to find solutions to our Nation's housing challenges.

I will work to apply the law thoughtfully, vigorously and as Congress intended.

He is honest, straightforward, very dedicated, intelligent, about everything you would want in somebody working with Treasury.

If confirmed, I will strive each day of my tenure to ensure that the Department and its 8,000 dedicated employees operate in a legal and ethical manner.

I'm sure this issue will come up today, and I look forward to hearing that discussion.

Chairman Hatch has spoken out against this policy, as has Chairman Grassley.

I expect a commitment today to respond to questions from members of this committee regardless of whether they've got a 'D' or an 'R' next to their name.