It is important that all communities in this very important discussion about voting access, franchise, and participation be included.

I think it is unfortunate and sad that our Tribal leadership was not reached out to before this bill was passed in our State legislature.

Their efforts seem to be particularly targeted toward me.

In regards to oversight, it is not only Congress' right, but our responsibility to hold the executive branch accountable for its actions and decisions.

The Trump administration has declared open war on Congress' constitutional authority to conduct oversight.

Interior has resisted oversight by both the Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office.

Congress must help ensure that the current administration is acting in the best interests of the people.

As we go through the current drama and trauma about the equal status of Congress to the executive branch, I think we are to the point now that, moving forward, we--as Mr. Lowenthal said--would like weekly updates on the production and the…

These actions paint a picture of a department acting in bad faith.

The American people deserve a government that works together.

I thank the distinguished chairman of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee for the time and for his longstanding leadership on this issue. And also, I thank the 182 Members of Congress who support H.R. 1146. Mr. Chairman, I rise…

Woman, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor), an original cosponsor-- along with Mr. Rooney--of this legislation before us, H.R. 205.