I have no further speakers, Mr. Speaker, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I again commend the gentleman from Montana for his work on this issue. It is one of the most important achievements in power…

We concur with Mr. McClintock's description of the legislation, and we have no objections to H.R. 1963. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am now pleased to yield as much time as he may consume to the…

I call them bedrock laws. Other people have other descriptions for them, but you know, things like NEPA, Endangered Species, Clean Water Act, Historic Preservation, Native American Grave Protection.

The funding and protection of our national parks is a fundamental responsibility of the Federal Government.

These bills would allow States to demand management authority over our public lands... and undermine Federal environmental protections and land management laws.

Congress should be working to avoid future shutdowns.

During the shutdown, how many employees did the National Park Service have to furlough?

The bills before us today are variations of extreme behavior regarding the past and now the projected future government shutdowns and our beloved National Park system.

Yes. I mean, some of these are roadside areas.

I think it is a fitting tribute in many ways to the fine work the Peace Corps has done and to a legacy of public service.

I appreciate that comment.

If the Federal Government, based on the legislation that my colleague Mr. Young has, retains title but management authority is given to the States--