Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 497, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, led by Senator Sullivan and the late Representative Don Young. This legislation establishes a committee to manage awards for fisheries research and development grants. This important funding, provided under a grant program at NOAA, helps maintain sustainable, competitive fisheries and working waterfronts. The fishery advisory committee would be comprised of representatives from the different coastal regions of the United States and would include members of the seafood harvesting and processing industries. This structure ensures that research and funding decisions are informed by those who work and live in each region. The inclusion of seafood harvesters and processors, recreational and commercial fishers and growers, and members of the fishery science community as representatives for each region will promote equitable, sustainable, and science-based fisheries management, ensuring longevity and productivity of this vital industry. I urge support of the legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.”