Julia Brownley: “I thank the gentlewoman for bringing this important public lands bill to the floor. H.R. 2546 incorporates a bill I…”

“I thank the gentlewoman for bringing this important public lands bill to the floor. H.R. 2546 incorporates a bill I helped introduce along with Representative Carbajal, the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act. The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act sets aside more than 40,000 acres in the Los Padres National Forest as wilderness. It also designates the Condor Trail within Los Padres as a National Recreation Trail. Both of these actions have long been priorities of my constituents, and so I am pleased the House is taking action on them today. We in Ventura County are so fortunate to be surrounded by gorgeous public spaces, including the Los Padres National Forest. Designating these lands as wilderness will strengthen environmental protections in our region and preserve this important part of our natural heritage for future generations to enjoy. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman, again, for bringing this bill forward. Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from the State of Washington (Mr. Kilmer).”