I do not think it happened `now'. This is a pattern, and I think that we need to codify how this notification happens into law.

I invite them to join me in trying to reform our 19th century mining laws.

Unfortunately, as much as I would like to believe, we all know this is not the case.

The Majority's overwhelming interest in this issue comes from the fact that it was the Environmental Protection Agency that was holding the shovel when the spill occurred.

I would like to believe that Republicans are holding so many hearings on this particular incident because they genuinely care about water quality, wildlife, and public health of affected communities.

This spill imposed real costs on people downstream.

I introduced the Hardrock Mining Reform and Reclamation Act.

Mr. Speaker, after September 30, the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund expires. That date is a looming date for the Republican leadership of this House. With it comes the talk and potential of a government shutdown…

Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington's First District (Ms. DelBene). Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I have the honor of representing one of the most beautiful and diverse districts in the country. It includes the Alpine Lakes…

Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California's 47th District (Mr. Lowenthal), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to talk about the Land and Water Conservation Fund, our Nation's most important conservation and outdoor recreation program. For more than 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has conserved our…