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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.
Tomorrow, we have two choices. We will be able to vote on this floor on a Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act. We will also have a House version that will try to be amended to that bill. There are several reasons why the House…
Like you, I am very concerned about the impact of the March 1 sequester on the American economy.
It was a very historic time in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with not only the swearing in of the President of the United States, but doing it on the occasion that marks Martin Luther King's birthday holiday here in the United States. What…
Over the weekend, like so many Americans, I tried to process the news of this horrible shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. There simply is no way to understand what could lead an individual to want to inflict that much harm and pain…
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, George Miller, for setting aside this time. You've heard from a lot of my colleagues. I think what is interesting about this moment in history is this is probably the largest retirement ever…
Thank you for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight title VI of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012, which amends the Marine Debris Program. This partnership between NOAA and the United States Coast Guard has…
I truly appreciate the support we've seen in a bipartisan fashion here for this legislation known as the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012. This bill was first carried and introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Inouye and the…
I thank the distinguished gentleman for his response. I had hoped to attach to the bill language directing DOD to conduct a review, but in the interest of the House rules and jurisdictional matters, I chose not to.
I want to have a colloquy between myself, the chairman, and the gentleman from Washington on an issue regarding costs associated with the security clearance process.
As the gentleman knows, security clearances are necessary to protect our national security and are required for thousands of jobs. This process is also expensive. DOD pays billions of dollars to the Office of Personnel Management, OPM, to…
I thank both of you for your friendship, leadership, and cooperation. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps For expenses, not…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I've been listening to this debate, not just at this moment but throughout the whole health care debate. It just kind of shocked me. Why are the Republicans so angry with a bill that, essentially, they…
Thank you very much for yielding. I rise in strong opposition to the $19.405 billion allocation that our Subcommittee on Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration- related agencies received, but I rise in support of the rule for moving…
The oceans on either side of the United States defined this great country, and these oceans are in trouble. They are so big and so vast with so many aspects not understood that it's hard for people to comprehend that they are in trouble…
This past weekend, we remembered the patriotic sacrifice of those that have lost their lives in service to our country, and, today we renew our commitment to keep our promise to the nation's more than 2 million troops and reservists, their…
Peace Corps is the great American idea of the 20th century that truly reflects what it means to be an American.
Our Peace Corps is not designed as an instrument of diplomacy or propaganda or ideological conflict.
This ideal deserves to be honored here in the capital of the United States, and passage of H.R. 854 would make that possible.
Thank you for your support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1520 Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr…
I want to thank our colleagues on this committee. Those of us who are not on the committee have the opportunity to share in participating in the debate on this bill and voting for it. I have to say over the years I've been here, I don't…
I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title III, add the following new section: SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON…
The founding of the Peace Corps was a seminal moment in American history that deserves recognition in our nation's capital.
The bill we are debating today, the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, purports to address gender discrimination by preventing abortions on the basis of sex. While one of the most effective ways to end gender discrimination is to empower…
On rollcall No. 290, I was caught in traffic. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''
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