Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 7045) to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai'i, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 7045 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. HAWAI'I NATIONAL FOREST STUDY. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to identify lands within the study area that would-- (1) support the conservation of biodiversity not found elsewhere in the National Forest System; (2) support or expand the research mission of the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry; (3) promote shared stewardship with local communities, including indigenous populations, the State of Hawai'i, and non-profit groups; and (4) support or expand the international programs of the Forest Service related to conservation of forest ecosystems, sustainable forestry, protection of threatened, endangered, and migratory species, controlling the spread of invasive species, international reforestation, and other forest restoration efforts. (b) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study to identify available land within the study area that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai'i.…”