Chellie Pingree

That is deeply troubling and particularly in the areas that we are talking about, which can be politically sensitive.

We expect scientific research conducted by the government to be fair, that the scientists to be operating without any fear of retaliation.

It is true, it was his responsibility.

As a lobsterman working on the regional ocean planning process, I've always said that fishermen need two basic things: a healthy stock to fish on, and the ability to access that resource.

It is a bipartisan bill, it would establish a working waterfronts grant program.

The Federal Government should support states in these efforts and encourage states to consider the importance of supporting working waterfront infrastructure.

When the working waterfront is gone, there is no way to replace it.

I am very happy to testify on the Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act to talk a little bit about some of the things you have already discussed, the importance of supporting our working waterfronts, supporting our coastal communities.

As Representative Pingree noted, Maine is highly reliant on the lobster industry.

I am always happy to take advice from a more senior and more experienced Member.

I have worked with my colleagues in the past Congresses and have been proud to work with Congressman Wittman of Virginia, to raise this issue and make sure that we call attention to Working Waterfronts with some concrete steps.

Without places to work on, store, load and unload their catch, gear, and boats, fishing, as we know it in Maine, will cease to exist.

This bill establishes a grant program within the Coastal Zone Management Act for states to utilize and preserve working waterfronts.

Partnership is the key word here.

It is true that NOAA already has a Coastal Zone Management Program to address this effort.

I have been pleased to work on this bill with many of my colleagues in Congress over the years.

Water-dependent businesses along the coast need help in preserving and protecting their vital waterfront access.

I sometimes call Maine Alaska Lite because our states have an awful lot in common, only everything there is bigger and colder.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Maine will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mr. Kihuen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

With all due respect, I think there are frequently moments when the administration overrides the opinion of the Congress or don't always agree and the administration gets their way. Take the decision the administration made this morning on…

If my good colleague could guarantee me he could give me the votes on the floor, I would be happy to bring a bill like that forward to Congress. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to my colleague from California (Mr. Lowenthal).

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 325, strike lines 17 through 21. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 473, the gentlewoman…

I just hope that we can discuss the Clean Power Plan again because that was about stationary clean air.

I certainly disagree with the Administration's stand on the Paris Accord.

I hope we can coerce you into making some changes in this budget as we move along.