But you do recognize that the Oil Pollution Act also has a savings clause that allows for State authorities, State laws, to continue to apply in cases when they don't--they generally conflict with Federal law.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Louisiana is a huge maritime State, as you know, the third longest coastline in the Nation, 5 of the top 15 tonnage ports in the United States.

And lastly, Madam Speaker, I will just say that this President for years has embraced an all-of-the-above energy strategy, all-of-the-above. This pipeline fits that criteria--it is all of the above. Perhaps I misunderstood and they were…

I want to thank my soon-to- be-friend from New Jersey for bringing up the oil spill issue. In my home State of Louisiana, we actually have hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil that are unaccounted for as a result of the Deepwater…

Louisiana is the buffer for Arkansas in regard to hurricane storm surge.

We have lost approximately 1,900 square miles of those wetlands, which is equivalent to Senator Whitehouse's entire State.

If we can get ahead of the problem and make proactive investments like in the hurricane protection system--

the Federal Government is going to pay one way or another.

We really find ourselves in an interesting spot here. The ranking member of Budget finds himself in a very difficult position, standing in opposition of the President's budget. And he says, well, this isn't the President's budget. And for…

It is unfortunate that we have to be here today under these conditions, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

As I recall--and I think in the case of the State of Louisiana--that would be determined by the CPRA through a public process.

I urge you and your colleagues to support the Restoration Act.

Ma'am, we have done a very extensive master plan prioritization process. It is based solely upon science.

On rollcall No. 196, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The CHAIR. The question is on the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Committee…

I would just, again, like to express my strong support for this resolution. There's a lot of groups out there, again, that are encouraging flight. The Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program will give that young person…

Last July I was humbled and honored to introduce House Resolution 699, expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. Since World War II, the men…

I introduced this resolution to provide the Members of this body the opportunity to express our common thanks and appreciation for our Nation's teachers. Many people enter the teaching profession as a calling. There are other jobs with…

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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5492 authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to construct greenhouses at its facility in Suitland, Maryland. The bill authorizes $12 million to construct the greenhouses. The Transportation Committee has researched the…

they can still receive assistance; they won't get preferential treatment. Support the veterans.

it's going to give preference to that veteran. If they are a veteran, then they are going to get it. Vote for the motion and show the support for the veterans.

the Republican motion to recommit on this legislation is as straightforward as it is reasonable. All you have to do is read it and see exactly what it does. As written, it would simply amend the legislation forthwith to give greater…

I rise today to proudly recognize Erin Collins, a very dedicated and enthusiastic member of my Washington, D.C., congressional staff. Erin has served my office and other congressional offices for nearly 5 years as an intern, legislative…

we have taken many good steps since September 11 toward protecting our country. As our focus returns to the domestic issues, let us not overlook one critical piece missing from our Nation's security plan, tightening border control. Each…