Madeleine Bordallo: “as the majority explained, H.R. 5025 designates approximately 77,216 acres of National Forest System lands in the Mount…”

“as the majority explained, H.R. 5025 designates approximately 77,216 acres of National Forest System lands in the Mount Hood National Forest as wilderness. The legislation also designates about 25 miles of waterways as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System, creates a system for fee retention on the Mount Hood National Forest, requires the Secretary to prepare a 10-year forest stewardship assessment, and sets up three land exchanges. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleagues from Oregon, Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio and Darlene Hooley, who are all cosponsors of H.R. 5025. In particular, Mr. Blumenauer has worked tirelessly over the past several years to craft and advance this legislation. Mr. Speaker, we support the pending measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer).”