I would advocate that the creation of a groundwater conservation easement program under ACEP, as envisioned by Senator Bennet.

I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott) for the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. NEGUSE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Only in Washington can one argue that they would like to secure the border by advocating for the passage of a bill that they claim will fund border operations and then include in that bill a provision that prevents it from ever being…

Thank you all for being here today.

Pat O'Toole is not an animal killer or a planet killer.

Good. Great. Well, what a fantastic panel. It is actually hard to believe that you were not preparing your testimony together.

We need solutions that fuel long-term economic development and provide multiple benefits like Senator Bennet's Healthy Watersheds and Healthy Communities Act.

I think if we can move decision-making point down a level or two to the people that are interacting with us on daily basis, we would get a better result.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of adoption of the…

To discuss our proposal, I yield 3\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Tokuda), a friend and colleague who has been a national leader on this issue, among many others.

Thank you very much to the panel for your excellent testimony.

In my mind, this is a perfect example of what we are trying to get to in the conversations that we are having.

I am honored to be here with you today and look forward to getting a farm bill across the finish line.

Only Congress can designate new wilderness, and while many have supported these designations throughout the country over the years...

I want to thank Senators Bennet and Marshall for hosting this and for looking beyond bipartisan lines.

Mr. Scott, if that is the case, and if you feel so passionate about the funding allocations in this bill, then why will the bill be held hostage the moment it passes this Chamber? If this bill passes the House tomorrow, Mr. Scott, when…

The future of rural America depends on whether the next generation decides to continue operating their family farms and ranches.

There is no one more committed to leaving this world cleaner, healthier, and safer than we found it.