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Garret Graves

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Garret Graves is a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 6th congressional district, serving since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Graves has focused on issues related to infrastructure, disaster recovery, and environmental policy. He has played a significant role in advocating for federal support for Louisiana's coastal restoration efforts and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the state's infrastructure resilience against natural disasters.

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Jun 30, 2021

I am prepared to close, but being in opposition, I reserve the right to close.

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Jun 30, 2021

I am opposed to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized.

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Jun 30, 2021

As I mentioned, there are a number of amendments in here that I fully support. This whole process is a flawed process. I have heard the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) bring up the coastal Louisiana and the loss of land. The ranking…

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Jun 30, 2021

I believe we have the right to close, so I am going to reserve. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the amendment?

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Jun 30, 2021

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…

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Jun 29, 2021

28 years ago, Earl Michael Willis was born in Brusly, Louisiana. When he was 14 years old, his sister, Rachael, died of cancer. He went on to go to Catholic High, my high school, and went on to LSU. In 2018, he got engaged to his wife…

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Jun 29, 2021

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 194. members recorded pursuant to house resolution 8, 117th congress Babin (Nehls) Boebert (Gosar) Bourdeaux (Kuster) Cardenas (Gomez) Carl (Joyce (PA)) Cawthorn (Nehls) Clark…

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Jun 23, 2021

We didn't change the law for fun. We did it because we don't agree with what the Corps has been doing.

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Jun 23, 2021

I appreciate your personal leadership, as we work through the Florida gas LNG pipeline.

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Jun 23, 2021

This really seems like it is an opportunity for a better win-win. It is a good environmental win, it is a better use of resources.

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Jun 22, 2021

This is very important to me, and I know you know that.

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Jun 22, 2021

So, what has changed since the decision was made?

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Jun 22, 2021

I want to understand. Today is June 23. This was a 44-page decision that was issued on June 15.

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Jun 22, 2021

It is very baffling to me to see how we are seeing shutdowns, moratoriums, pauses, or whatever term you want to use, for production in the United States, whenever it does have a big impact on jobs, economy, and we are increasing our…

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Jun 21, 2021

the climate crisis is a global problem and that we should be looking for solutions and emission reductions all over the world.

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Jun 15, 2021

You have heard numerous speakers talk about the bureaucracy that happens in the aftermath of a disaster, and we had legislation by Ranking Member Sam Graves trying to help to cut through that bureaucracy and not have our own Federal…

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Jun 15, 2021

I want to thank Chairman DeFazio; the sponsor of the bill, the ranking member of the committee, Sam Graves; as well as Aviation Ranking Member Rick Larsen of Washington State. Madam Speaker, we need to be able to have the authority to make…

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Jun 15, 2021

I thank the gentleman for the opportunity to talk about this important legislation. Before I get started, I do want to thank the chair of the subcommittee, Mrs. Napolitano; the ranking member, Mr. Rouzer from North Carolina; Chairman…

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Jun 15, 2021

I first disassociate myself with comments made earlier about the appropriate litmus test or language for folks to be citizens of the United States.

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Jun 15, 2021

What used to be a science project is now a thriving transportation industry that transports passengers and hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of cargo to, from, and within outer space.

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Jun 15, 2021

This Committee's number one priority is safety.

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Jun 15, 2021

Congress will need to decide whether to extend the learning period, let it lapse, or find an alternative policy solution.

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Apr 26, 2021

These technologies are not just innovation for innovation's sake, they are going to drive real benefits and improvements in the lives of our constituents and the well-being of our communities.

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Apr 26, 2021

It is our aim and our intention to lead in all of the above technologies.

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