My amendment, which is also supported by my Nevada colleague (Mr. Kihuen) is very simple and straightforward. It sets up consent-based site decisionmaking as an alternative to ``Screwing Nevada 2.0,'' which just continues the process that…

Also, contrary to the sponsor's comments, the area around Yucca Mountain is not some desolate area. It has iconic wildlife, endangered species, and Native American artifacts. Also, the proposed facility sits above the water table and on an…

I rise today to reiterate my strong opposition to the House of Representatives' effort to restart licensing activities at Yucca Mountain and in particular the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act, which passed the House just a few hours…

I thank the gentleman from New York for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today and stand with the overwhelming majority of Nevadans who wholeheartedly oppose our State becoming the dumping ground for the rest of the Nation's nuclear waste…

If today's vote on the previous question fails, we have the opportunity to vote on my amendment, the Jobs, Not Waste amendment, a proactive and innovative proposal to turn Yucca Mountain into something useful, a project that would create…

Today I rise to remember the life of Lisa Patterson. Lisa attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Lisa was very active in her community. She coached softball teams, served as the president of the St. John Fisher's PTA and…

I am proud to stand with my good colleague from New Hampshire and all of my colleagues today in defense of net neutrality. Net neutrality has leveled the playing field for every American consumer, allowing everyone to access and enjoy an…

Well, this is just more of the same. It is politics, pure and simple. It is three decades later. We have heard we spent $15 billion. All you got is a hole in the ground. This is ``Screw Nevada 2.0.'' I am going to offer an amendment that…

I thank the gentleman for those kind words and for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I represent Las Vegas, which is the heart of southern Nevada. We have over 2 million people, and we welcome 40 million people from around the world every year…

I hope that the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources... will keep in mind the impacts of climate change.

I believe decisions about me should not be made without me.

I appreciate that. The next question I have for you is, can you describe what you consider appropriate tribal consultation in this area?

We need an advocate, someone who is going to fight for our tribal communities. We have a system that appears to be broken and we need to fix it.

Tara has the experience and the commitment to serve Indian Country.

What do you envision that tribal consultation to look like?

We are all here in a bipartisan way to support our tribal communities, to support getting the resources where they need to be.

Today I rise to remember the life of Carrie Parsons. Carrie always made sure to live her life by her favorite saying: ``live, laugh, and love.'' She enjoyed playing intramural softball and working at the staffing firm, Ajilon. Carrie…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jennifer ``Jenny'' Parks. Jenny attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Jenny was a remarkable kindergarten teacher at Anaverde Hills Elementary School in Lancaster, California. Jenny…