What this bill, unfortunately, does is to penalize the endangered species that Mr. Westerman says that he is seeking to protect.

The bills before us today are not in the best interest of the American public. They aren't meant to fix the Endangered Species Act, as will be claimed by my Republican colleagues.

These bills would undermine the role of science in the listing process, transfer undue authority to state officials...

The Endangered Species Act is America's most effective law for protecting wildlife in danger of extinction.

Under absolutely no circumstances should this Committee cut a deal for PREPA predators.

We are optimistic that there could be a bipartisan path forward.

It will be nothing short of tragic if, as Puerto Rico rebuilds, we continue the island's dependence on fossil fuels.

Nevertheless, we strongly believe and would insist, that any legislation providing for a direct Federal role in rebuilding PREPA must include the following.

Today, on the 120th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Puerto Rico, we cannot start down yet another path of misguided and ill-defined control.

After what they have been through this past year--they deserve nothing less.

We are here today to discuss the future of the PREPA--the embattled Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

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. 64 Offered by Mr. Posey The Acting CHAIR. It is now…