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Grace Flores Napolitano is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 32nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on various issues including mental health, water resources, and environmental protection throughout her tenure. Napolitano has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the quality of life for her constituents and addressing pressing social issues. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of sustainable practices and mental health awareness.
I include in the Record several news editorials from coast to coast, including one from The New York Times that refers to this legislation as a ``pretext to weaken environmental regulations'' and ``a ruse to benefit pesticide manufacturers…
I rise again in strong opposition to H.R. 897. To be clear, H.R. 897 was not created to respond to Zika. Now, I hear my colleague's information in regard to all that has happened with the EPA and all the budget items. I suggest that we…
May I ask how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Ohio has 8 minutes remaining.
Oh, what I could tell you about the vector control. I served on the board for a few years, and what I know is something else, but, unfortunately, most of the proponents are people who benefit from the pesticide application. So I take…
I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Patricia Venegas of Without Spot Or Wrinkle Ministries International. I thank her and her husband for coming from La Verne, one of my cities. She started the church in 1998 with her husband, Reverend Benjamin…
I do rise in strong opposition to H.R. 897, the Zika Vector Control Act. The Clean Water Act in no way hinders, delays, or prevents the use of approved pesticides for pest control operations. In fact, the Clean Water Act permit provides a…
We hear that pesticide application is already regulated under FIFRA and that the Clean Water Act review is not needed. I understand the concerns about duplication of effort and the need to minimize the impacts that regulations have on…
Thank you for holding today's hearing for the Corps of Engineers Chief's Reports that have been completed and submitted to Congress since our last hearing in February.
I was absent on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following ways: Vote ``no'' on rollcall No. 106--Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4557. Vote…
On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 105. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on final passage of H.R. 3716--Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers.
On Monday, February 29, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 102. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4238--To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local…
Many water agencies in the arid West are looking toward recycled water projects as the most cost effective solution to drought management.
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 91. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on H. Res. 619--Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2406--Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, I was absent during rollcall No. 90. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2406. The SPEAKER pro…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 88. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on the Motion to Recommit H.R. 3624--Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 87. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on the Cartwright Amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the committee amendment in the nature of a…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 89. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on Final Passage of H.R. 3624--Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015. ____________________
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 85. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3624. The SPEAKER pro…
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 86. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on H. Res. 618--Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3624--Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015.
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 84. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4402-- Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016, as amended. PERSONAL…
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 83. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4408-- National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016, as…
States should be allowed to set their own meal and break standards as they see fit for the health and safety of their workers.
I have strong concerns and do oppose the proposals included in this bill that privatizes our air traffic control system.
I strongly oppose the inclusion of section 611, which overturns a Federal court decision that protects meal and rest breaks for truckers.
On Tuesday, December 15th, 2015, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 694. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 536-- Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the…
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