Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to how much time remains? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona has 14 minutes remaining.
Raúl Grijalva
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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
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Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to my esteemed colleague from California (Mr. Lowenthal), a member of the Natural Resources Committee.
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I understand and appreciate the motivation behind the gentleman's amendment. Recreational fisheries are inherently different from commercial fisheries. The language is similar to the alternative rebuilding strategy section in…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In closing, Congress first enacted the Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976, and the primary goals were two: to end the unregulated fishing by foreign fleets in U.S…
Jun 1, 2015
The catch share reporting requirements and stock assessment mandates in this amendment would impose significant new costs on NOAA, but the amendment provides no additional funding. The majority already complains that NOAA does not conduct…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 1, 2015
My good friend, Mr. Young, is perpetually trying to move me to New Mexico. I still love Arizona and will remain in Arizona. Mr. Chairman, I want to say that the reasons of opposition have not changed to the amendment. The unintended…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I am disappointed to see this amendment back again after it failed to pass in committee. I understand that recreational fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico want to be able to keep more of the red snapper they catch, but the…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, without the safeguards that are included in the Magnuson-Stevens Act being part of this amendment, we continue to recommend a ``no'' vote on the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 225, noes 152, not voting 55, as follows: [Roll No. 267]…
Jun 1, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I agree with the distinguished chairman, Mr. Young, that the Magnuson Act is working and that we should leave it alone and allow it to work. The inclusion of previous…
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