Garret Graves: “We have introduced H.R. 6008, which is the RICE's Act, and it pertains to the Rice's whale...”

The Federal Government used to just throw billions and billions of dollars in the aftermath of a disaster and didn't pay appropriate attention, in my opinion, on the front end of what we can do to actually avert disasters.

All of these groups are supporting this bill and urging a ``no'' vote on the other bill, H.R. 5342.

Congresswoman Peltola has been a big advocate and supporter in educating the committee and following in the footsteps of Congressman Don Young in advocating for that State.

In closing, naming the House Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass is going to honor his commitment to the free press, his legacy, and his work reporting on the official business of Congress. I urge support of House Resolution 137, and I…