Shipping and maritime safety and security are of vital importance to the economy and livelihood of Hawaii's people.

I think it is a real challenge to really recreate a robust shipbuilding industry in our country.

So is the area of coverage one of the ways that you are going to allocate scarce resources?

I rise to speak against this amendment. Mr. Chairman, the Davis-Bacon Act requires that workers on federally funded construction projects be paid no less than the wages paid in the community for similar work. It sounds fair. The…

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the King amendment. This amendment would strip away Davis-Bacon wage protections in Hawaii and nationwide. Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act ensures that workers on federal construction contracts…

Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to the amendment offered by Congressman Pence. Congressman Pence's amendment is a threat to women's health. It would prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal funds. As a result…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of this amendment introduced by my colleague, Congressman Don Young, to support Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian education. This amendment makes these worthwhile programs…

I rise today in strong support of the Lowey amendment and in strong opposition to cuts to the title X funds in this continuing resolution. These cuts are a threat to women's health, as you have heard from so many of the previous speakers…

Madam Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Hawaii is recognized for 5 minutes.

Hawaii was the only state in the nation found breaking its state plan obligations.

This accident could have been prevented, but Hawaii only had 11 state OSHA staffers to inspect and enforce worker safety.