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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.
I rise to endorse the President's Re-Employment Act. This legislation is long overdue. Our current retraining and job placement effort is a miasma of programs, a cross-stitch of agencies, and a confusing network of support systems, that…
I would again like to comment and inquire as to the intent of the release language of this bill. Is it meaningless as some claim or it is meaningful? It is my understanding that the roadless areas being released in this bill would be…
I am uncomfortable with the wording of the release language in section 11 of the bill. Section 11 states that the released land 'Shall be managed for multiple use in accordance with land and resources management plans' and that 'those…
I rise to encourage my colleagues to support the ban on selling assault rifles. This is not an issue of gun control. Legitimate hunters do not use them; assault rifles are not a target rifle; they have no place in a home or business, other…
I rise today to talk about the crime bill we are going to vote on this afternoon. This crime bill is not just a tough bill on crime. It is not just a bill that creates more prisons. It is not just a bill that creates more death penalties…
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to express my very strong opposition to the amendment from the gentleman from Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has rightly decided that our children are entitled to an education, no matter what their origins. This…
today I join my colleagues in voicing strong support for sending H.R. 796 to conference committee. The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act will send a clear message to the American people that shootings, arson, and physical threats…
I rise in support of H.R. 2144. I am one of the newest Members of this House, and before coming here I served in the California Legislature and with the Council of State Governments, which is an association of State legislators. They have…
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