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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.
I am suggesting, respectfully, that this amendment is uncalled for and, frankly, will gut the bill and the MSA, period. Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to reject this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time The Acting CHAIR…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I have no other speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Duncan of Tennessee). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2…
(Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of part III of subtitle C of title VIII, insert the following: SEC. 83__. APPLICATION OF…
Last week, Mr. Chairman and members of the panel, I was proud to introduce H.R. 5697.
I think it should be pay-to-play kind of system. If you are going to use it, you should pay into it.
I appreciate the heart that you have for people ultimately with what you do.
You killed more elephants by the actions of Mr. Obama than any other time in history because of the poachers.
Do you agree that NPS should be using this tool aggressively to reduce the maintenance backlog?
We have to change this law so it has more sense, so we have quicker decisions.
NEPA itself was never intended to be an obstructionist part of our infrastructure, nor building of any other thing. But it has been used as that.
I thank the chairman for those remarks. He has been great to work with. His staff has been outstanding. I thank him for his commitment to working on the inclusion of H.R. 3524 and maintaining existing rates in law with regard to Alaska…
I don't think you would have the problems you would have now if you were a state.
This is an issue of national security, national security. It is the one weapon Russia is wielding.
I don't think we can keep delaying this, because we are going to have countries, China, primarily, Russia, a lot of ships that if we don't have properly mapped could potentially be very dangerous to the state of Alaska.
Curiosity. What is the difference between using a NOAA ship and private, as far as costs go?
This is very important, with the transportation increasing up there in the oceans.
We are seeing a significant increase in vessel traffic, exploration, and resource development in our Arctic waters.
Mr. Chairman, I would like, before the Congresslady leaves, the ethics rules allow us to distribute product that is collected or manufactured within a state.
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