Bill Huizenga actually said...

"Rather than taxpayer dollars lining the pockets of trial attorneys or special interest groups that have made a business by suing the Federal Government under ESA, these scarce resources should be dire..."

"Quite simply, this bill seeks to correct the current Endangered Species Act anomaly that incentivizes attorneys to spend time in court arguing for inflated rates at the taxpayers' expense."

"These exorbitant payouts--funded by the American Taxpayer--only impede efforts to achieve the common goal of protecting species and habitats."

"I want our colleagues on that side of the dais to know we are reaching across the aisle to ask for your help and support."