In addition to more than 100 commercial and recreational fishing groups and related businesses that have all opposed this legislation from the Atlantic Coast, Pacific Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and related fishery and commercial areas…

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 the…

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. waters, and to develop our domestic fleets that could reap the…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.

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 solution is not to…

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 is on the…

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] AYES--225…

Today I rise to offer an amendment to support and facilitate innovation in cutting-edge American enterprises. My amendment will expand the eligibility for experimental permits for reusable rockets to include reusable launch vehicles…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 9, lines 18 through 20, amend paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) in subsection (d), by striking…

Unfortunately, some Members are attempting to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

To be clear, the states cannot reach their goal of avoiding an ESA listing of the greater sage grouse unless their plans create certainty that the bird is not threatened with extinction.

Is it true that activities relating to existing energy leases, mining claims, grazing permits, and other existing legal arrangements will not be affected?