Jun 19, 2012
On the manager's amendment, we have no problem with the technical changes to the legislation. The content remains the same and the opposition remains the same. I yield back the balance of my time.
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.
Congressional Record · 2012-06-19
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak on the manager's amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the remainder of my time. This package of 14 bills is an unwarranted combination of individual bills that would do serious and lasting damage to communities and people across this country. Many of the…
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Without a doubt, proponents of H.R. 2578 and, in particular, title XIV, the border bill portion, claim this legislation will end the horrors of the border, that it will secure the…
Jun 19, 2012
I think the purpose of title XIV of H.R. 2578 is not to make the border more secure. Rather, the purpose of the bill is to use border security as cover to effectively repeal more than a century of environmental protections for Americans…
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I inquire as to the time available. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona has 23\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 24\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike title XIV. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 688, the gentleman from…
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I wanted to talk, and maybe list, so that the American people and the Members of Congress understand the scope and the depth of H.R. 2578, in particular, title XIV: National Park…
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, 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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Hanabusa The Acting…
Jun 18, 2012
Let me thank my good friend, Mr. Lujan from New Mexico, for his time. H.R. 2938 is named the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act. However, do not be misled by this bill's benign sounding title. It does not aim…
Jun 18, 2012
Thank you, Mr. Lujan. Just, I think, important points to clarify. One is that the Tohono O'odham Nation's proposed gaming facility in this land that was authorized by Congress would violate its tribal-State gaming compact, or Prop 202. The…
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