John Dingell

The Dingell-Johnson Act implemented a new 10 percent excise tax on fishing rods, reels, related components and fishing tackle.

The goal Congress set then was unparalleled in all of history. Our country resolved to put an end to the decades--indeed, centuries--of neglect that had resulted in the extinction of the passenger pigeon and the Carolina parakeet, and the…

John Dingell was the floor manager. He wrote the preface for this book.

The urgency for pipeline safety is greater than ever.

This committee takes pipeline safety very seriously.

only a piddling amount.

This year is the 80th Anniversary of the issuance of the first Federal Duck Stamp.

It is a very happy system. It works well. And it has had no controversy that I can recall except one instance.

The Fish and Wildlife Service is a public-friendly institution.

I want to compliment the gentleman from Arizona for his tireless leadership on behalf of his constituents.

These refuges are treasures, to be enjoyed by millions of people every year who want to hunt, fish, or just enjoy the outdoors.

Establishment of a refuge does not instantly make the Federal Government a steward of an area of land.

I have a prepared statement which I will personally submit for the record.

Now, again, Ms. Barra, it is also important that all automakers communicate clearly and promptly with NHTSA.

Now, again, Ms. Barra, will GM train employees to recognize and elevate safety issues, including the emphasis on the need to identify and address safety issues actively, regardless of whether the vehicles are in the design or production…

I find it deplorable, disturbing, and downright devastating--to you, to GM, to folks in Michigan who live and breathe pride in our auto industry, but most of all, to the families of the victims.

A culture that allowed safety problems to fester for years will be hard to change.

Now, again, Ms. Barra, likewise I think we all agree with Mr. Valukas, that GM should implement more robust policies and training with respect to component and vehicle safety matters.

I look to her and the GM leadership for establishing more responsible and communicative cultures at GM.

asking the FCC to estimate the effect of scoring and weighted auctions

I would like to begin with a parochial matter.

I hope that Chairman Wheeler will honor that understanding.

I am going to ask you to submit for the record how you are going to assure protection to the broadcasters and the viewers in that process.

I want to quote Admiral Rickover, who once observed, 'The devil is in the details but so is salvation.'