Chellie Pingree

I think we have a lot of similarities within our natural resource space and other issues.

I thank my colleague from California (Mr. Lowenthal) for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I, too, rise today in support of H.R. 4266, the Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this…

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.

Sandy Hook, Orlando, Las Vegas, Sutherland Springs, and now Parkland. The common denominator between all these awful tragedies has been the use of assault weapons. Built to kill, these customizable weapons have allowed gunmen to slaughter…

I thank my colleague from Hawaii for the time. I rise today as well in support of H.R. 2504, a bill that will end the practice of duplicative export inspections for sea urchin and sea cucumbers that are being shipped overseas. This is the…

I recently sat down with Mainers who are terrified of the Republican tax plan: In tears, a high school teacher listed the items she purchased for her students in need. Under this plan, she will no longer be able to deduct them. A cancer…

I thank the ranking member for yielding me the time and for all those wonderful compliments. I don't know that I have ever had that said about a bill that I have submitted, so I am very happy to be here today and to be able to support the…

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 thank the Ranking Member for yielding and allowing me to reinforce my colleague from the State of Maine and say: if you haven't made your plans, it is not too late. Lobster season is just picking up. I highly recommend a visit to the…