I agree, and let me just say that the Nevada law as well is being challenged by the pharmaceutical industry.

Would you prefer that the Corps extend its mission and stay and continue?

And that is true for not just Puerto Rico, but some of the other islands that sustained damage as well?

Would you be willing to work with my staff as we address these issues?

During our last hearing on this subject, it was made clear to the Committee that the Stafford Act, as written, requires funds to be used only to restore damaged equipment to its previous state which made no sense for Puerto Rico given the…

Do you think that we need to take any further action in regards to the Stafford Act in order to achieve power and resiliency in Puerto Rico?

I never understood why we work so hard, we spend a lot of money to create a cure for acute diseases for individuals to save lives and then we price it out of their hands.

As the Democratic chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, I rise to celebrate the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week, which provides us an opportunity to showcase the importance of travel and tourism in creating…

Today I rise to remember the life of Rachael Parker. Rachael attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Rachael worked as a record technician at the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 10 years. She was known as the…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Adrian Murfitt, who went to Las Vegas on October 1 for the Route 91 festival. Adrian had a love for fishing. He would spend months on a commercial fishing boat to catch and sell fish. When it was not…

I thank the gentleman very much for yielding. Mr. Chair, I come to the floor as a cosponsor of H.R. 4. It is legislation that is long overdue in addressing the immediate and long- term needs of the FAA and our aviation industry. It…

After testifying before the Rules Committee last night on my amendment to this bill, H.R. 4, a worthy amendment that, by the way, was not made in order and will not be debated or voted on by this body, I felt compelled to speak about the…

Today I rise to remember the life of Austin Meyer. Austin moved to Reno, Nevada, to study transportation technology at Truckee Meadows Community College. He had a passion for cars and sports. He loved to watch basketball, especially the…

Today I rise to remember the life of Patricia ``Pati'' Mestas. Pati was a good mother to her three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Patricia was a retired gas station and convenience store worker who loved country…

there is an old saying that ``there is no such thing as a free lunch,'' but what about other things? What about free Spanish language driver's education classes? What about free backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and school supplies in the…

Welcome, it is great to see you here.

The Forest Service's budget eliminates the Legacy Roads and Trails line item, and counties in Nevada will not have the funds to make these repairs if this is zeroed out.

I think that is all of our concern. I would like to work with you as well.