On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
The past 18 months have been difficult for all of us. But through the hardship, Americans have found solace and serenity in our beautiful public lands. Back home in Los Angeles, the Rim of the Valley Corridor stands out as a jewel of nature. We must preserve this area of striking beauty so that future generations can enjoy all that it has to offer. My amendment will add 191,000 acres of the Rim of the Valley Corridor to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, empowering the National Parks Service and the local community to better protect its natural resources and habitats. This is a cause I have worked on for two decades and one that has overwhelming support among my constituents and those in the region. Let's get it over the finish line. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative DeGette for her extraordinary leadership, and I urge a ``yes'' vote on the amendment.
