Robert Underwood

This amendment will take citizens who live near contaminated bases, put them at the table with base commanders, and help them participate in the base cleanup decisionmaking process. Thousands of military installations throughout the 50…

I rise in strong opposition to the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York. It is a classic case of overkill to solve a problem that has, in effect, already been solved for universities, and it does so in a manner which threatens…

H.R. 4031, as reported by the Committee on Armed Services, contains a provision regarding the transportation of veterans' remains on military aircraft. I wish to clarify that the word ``veteran'' also refers to military retirees. The…

40 years ago the United States conducted a test of a 15 megaton hydrogen bomb at Bikini atoll in the Marshall Islands. This test, called Bravo, was a significant event in the cold war arms race, and ensured that the United States would not…

today, I rise to commemorate the passing of one of Guam's most senior public servants and authorities on the Chamorrro language and culture, Mr. Jesus Barcinas. With distinction and a deep commitment to his community, Mr. Barcinas served…

I rise today in support of House Concurrent Resolution 180, which expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must maintain its presence in and assistance for the South Pacific region. Like my colleague, Mr. Faleomavaega, I…

I rise today in support of H.R. 3345, the Federal workforce Restructuring Act. While we all agree that the Federal work force needs to be trimmed down, this bill will ensure that it is done in the most fair and equitable way. It will do…

in the midst of admirable efforts by the administration to improve our economy and increase America's competitiveness overseas, there have been recent actions taken by the State Department which stifle economic advancement in the…

Mr. Speaker, today's House consideration of H.R. 2144, the Guam Excess Lands Act, is a significant event for Guam, not just because this bill transfers 3,200 acres of excess Federal lands back to the people of Guam, but more so because by…