Raúl Grijalva

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I won't be as courteous as yours; I have a rather lengthy opening statement.

Thank you. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to say that the Chairman of this Committee, Doc Hastings, always admonishes us about the fact that if the congressman of that particular district where the project is, that they should have…

I would like to again thank Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva.

Again, H.R. 2745 is just a legislative clarification regarding the special funds.

I believe that the same process should be applied to the Mesquite Lands Act.

Lastly, I should note that the legislation sponsored by Chairman Bishop, H.R. 3452, has raised some concern.

Does the Forest Service solicit and respond to public input in making this resource management decision regarding the construction of a major project like this one?

I really can't argue with Mr. Gosar about, and since we enjoy arguing so much with each other you have robbed us of an opportunity to do that today.

This piece of legislation is something that I have supported in the past and continue to do so.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to the Subcommittee Members today on H.R. 2157.

Mr. Larson's legislation regarding the fascinating history of the Colt Arms manufacturing site has raised concerns in the past but there appear to be changed circumstances that will resolve those concerns.

Mr. Chairman, while the scheduling of today's meeting was not ideal, we do appreciate the inclusion of several measures sponsored by our Democratic colleagues.

Mr. Grijalva. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am going to submit my opening statement for the record so that we can expedite the meeting. Thank you. I yield back.

One of the major tools to close that gap is education, and particularly postsecondary education.

One of the things that I think was a great accomplishment that the last Congress did was creating the income-based repayment program so that students would be able to manage their debt.

And, if I may, Mr. Foster, you mentioned the regulation issue that Mr. Bishop asked you about. And I agree that regulations should be streamlined for schools.

The federal TRIO programs have been one of the most important efforts at the federal level to increase opportunities for first-generation and other students for decades.

That equity has to include both improving access to higher education and ensuring that those low-income, first-generation, minority, and other students actually have an opportunity to succeed.

We need a concrete plan. We can pave the way for a transportation bill.

Our legislation would generate more than $19 billion in all over the next 10 years by closing loopholes.

Big Oil has recorded $101 billion in profits through the first 9 months of this year.

I find it difficult to see how viability is narrowed when you expand it from vertebrate species to all species.

Where those jobs will come from is not only the recreational activities that will continue to expand on the national forests but also from the restoration work.

The proposed rule makes sure that we consider the needs for the economic activity, to sustain the economic activity.

I think it would be helpful.