protecting these communities is an essential aspect of the EPA's mission and is one that appears to have been, in my opinion, summarily neglected.

the administrator plays an important role regarding environmental justice.

I have heard and some of our researchers have said in some parts of our Nation, it is very common that young girls particularly are forced into marriages.

I certainly want to thank you, Madam Chairman, for your courage in terms of having this hearing, and I want to commend you for your work and leadership in this particular matter.

In this season of trying and tough times made even tougher by the skullduggery of the Republican Members of this body, I rise today to pay tribute to my personal hero and longtime friend, Ms. Jewel Barker, who recently celebrated her 90th…

I include in the Record letters of opposition to H.R. 3043. Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Usk, WA, November 8, 2017. Re Opposition to H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Acts. Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman, House Energy and Commerce…

I include in the Record letters in opposition to H.R. 3043 from environmental, recreation, fisheries, and conservation groups from across the country along with the list of groups that have signed these letters. Environmental, Fisheries…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be…

The substitute amendment that we will consider shortly provides Indian Tribes with authority to speak for themselves with respect to the hydropower licensing process. Currently, Mr. Chair, the agencies of the Departments of the Interior…

I include in the Record letters from: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, California State Water Resources Control Board, Western Governors' Association, State of Washington Department of Ecology, Environmental Council of the States, and…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on passage of the bill will be followed by a 5-minute vote on suspending the rules and passing H.R. 3705…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed.