It is vital that we limit our policy proposals to the agencies that we have jurisdiction over, in this case the CFTC.

We have done a good job, I think, by and large, over the past 10 years implementing Dodd-Frank and Title VII.

In a previous career having been licensed to do appraisals and having studied the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and been tested on that, I am glad to say that this legislation doesn't exempt appraisers from having to…

Once again, H.R. 6062 would reinstate the process to approve amendments to the Constitution of American Samoa via approval by the Secretary of the Interior and address concerns of American Samoans. Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank…

The advocacy for this legislation has been predicated on lies and falsehoods.

The legislation rewards one Tribe for conduct that is morally reprehensible and violative of the cultural code all other sister tribes collectively abide.

The management of the United States' natural resources requires effective coordination between all levels of government and local stakeholders. The legislation sponsored by Representative LaLota reauthorizes programs that support the…

The bill before us today reauthorizes programs that provide data and inform real-time decisionmaking and long-term planning. The USGS water data is fundamental to national and local economies, protection of life and property, and effective…

The legislation encourages other Tribes to engage in similar immoral conduct, creating a significant threat that more sacred sites will be destroyed.

I disagree with you on that. We should vote smartly. We should put smart policy in place.

Throughout my nearly decade in Congress, I have worked tirelessly to support our natural landscape, expand recreational outdoor opportunities in the 2nd Congressional District of Arkansas.

As a ninth-generation Arkansan and a lifelong outdoorsman, I have enjoyed many extraordinary natural places across our state throughout my life.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has prioritized improving outdoor experiences.

At the end of the day, there is no reason to oppose the Carcieri fix legislation.

H.R. 1208... would amend the Indian Reorganization Act to clarify that the Secretary of the Interior has discretionary authority to place land into trust for any federally recognized tribe.

H.R. 6180... would also amend the Indian Reorganization Act to confirm the Secretary's discretionary authority to place land into trust for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

We are here to look at two different bills, really two different approaches that would amend the Indian Reorganization Act.

The lease must end, and it will in January.