"I recognize there is a role for us in terms of engaging in oversight."
"Like many of my colleagues on this Subcommittee, outdoor recreation and access to the outdoors is incredibly important to my district."
"I would certainly urge my colleagues to support the President's proposal in that regard."
"In my view, this was an example of a way in which Congress could come together in a bipartisan manner to prioritize conservation and maintenance efforts."
"I have great respect for my colleague, and my friend, and the Chairman of our Full Committee. But again, context matters."
"That would be deeply problematic, particularly if one believes that we ought to be addressing some of these maintenance needs."
"That is exactly why we need to continue investing in the future of national parks."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate this opportunity to examine the ongoing implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the actions being taken to address deferred maintenance in our cheri..."
"The exponentially increasing backlog at our National Park Service is unacceptable."
"During my first term in Congress, this was the 116th Congress, we enacted the Great American Outdoors Act, which is a historic investment in the future of our parks."
"We are going to hold the Biden administration accountable for every dollar of precious taxpayer money that is being spent."