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I strongly believe that the people of Puerto Rico should similarly be given the opportunity to exercise their right to establish a permanent, unalterable relationship with the United States, or to become an independent country, controlling…
It is high time we reached a consensus on a path forward for Puerto Rico to permanently resolve their political status.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Yoho
I don't own the land. I am just bringing out facts here and bringing out the sentiments of my constituents. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount insert the following: ``(reduced by $21,300,000)''. Page 16, line 24, after the…
This month, 72 Samoans who were exiled to my home, the Northern Mariana Islands, will receive the ceremonial farewell they were never given--100 years late. In 1909, the 72 Samoans were exiled to the Mariana Islands by the Governor of…
Many of the people I represent, including the Governor of the Commonwealth and other elected officials, even argue that the process should be slower, should allow more time for the public and for technical and scientific experts to review…
If it were not for NEPA, the military might never have had to explain their plans to the public or estimate what the costs would be to our environment and way of life.
H.R. 4284 gives states more responsibility for protecting threatened and endangered species, even though those species have become imperiled.
I would hope that those Members who support government-subsidized rearing of non-native fish will also support investments in wildlife refuges.
I was rather shocked when I started reading through today's testimony, because at the same time that we are trying to raise a little money with efforts like the semi-postal stamp, and save the taxpayers the cost of keeping our refuge clean…
The refuges bring in some big money. They create business opportunities and jobs, they are great for people who like to hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors.
IUU fishing has been linked to human trafficking and drug running, making it a threat not just to our economies but to our security as well.
But despite these efforts, nearly 90 percent of global marine fish stocks are fully exploited or depleted largely because of persistent IUU fishing.
Scientifically supported management standards are critical to the sustainability of our fisheries and, therefore, to the livelihoods of our fishermen.
Instead of addressing the threat invasive species pose to our environment and economy, some of this committee would prevent the Federal Government from acting swiftly against the threat.
Economic damage from biological invasions in the United States is estimated at $137 billion per year.
The Service's welcome foresight in this instance is based on sound science, not politics, and it is a logical step to protect our environment, while also making government more efficient.