Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 297) to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 297 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. HAWAII NATIONAL FOREST STUDY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, and Kauai in the State of Hawaii. (b) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a study-- (A) to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Forest System in the study area; and (B) to identify available land within the study area that could be included in the unit described in subparagraph (A). (2) Coordination and consultation.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) coordinate with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources; and (B) consult with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and other interested governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, and any interested individuals.…”