John Shimkus actually said...

This is not a new concept. Legislation has been introduced previously by my friends across the aisle to ensure that federal agencies comply ...

The Federal and state Partnership for Environment Protection Act does exactly what the title implies and would go a long way toward making t...

Yes. And I think you followed--that was my follow-up question. Why would that--why is it important that the states at least have some role?

I fail to understand the purpose of this hearing or legislation other than to provide work for its members and staff.