Gregorio Sablan

What happens then? Does our hospital close? What about those now on Medicaid, do they lose coverage?

The President proposed in his fiscal 2017 budget that the National Medicaid program be available to the 4 million Americans who live in the insular areas, including my constituents, in the Northern Mariana Islands, and thank you, this is a…

I think we do need to approve that Compact in this Congress, with the aggressive assistance of this Administration.

time is running out fast if we are to meet the Speaker's deadline, as well as avoid what Treasury is warning could be a humanitarian crisis on the island of Puerto Rico.

What is happening now in Puerto Rico should be a warning of what could happen in other U.S. insular areas.

Let me make one thing very clear. The amendment that the distinguished lady from American Samoa and I have introduced does not change the formula. But I also want to take the time to thank Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio and…

I think an election gives consent of the people to whoever they choose to represent their interests in Congress.

I have no further speakers. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2168. I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers, and I do urge my colleagues to please support H.R. 2617. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

The traditional cost-benefit analysis that accompanies many Federal rules necessarily leaves out some of the most important factors.

Flooding is one of the main threats that climate change poses to coastal states, including the Northern Mariana Islands.

Climate change is very real to my constituents and my son and me, and it is happening now.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands will be postponed. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike…

My amendment increases funding for territorial assistance initiatives managed by the Interior Department. The assistance benefits the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which I represent, but also the United States territories…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 36, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 38, line 6, after each of the first and…

Would it be possible for the people of Puerto Rico to come together and figure this out themselves, and then come to Congress and tell us what it is you want?

I strongly believe that the people of Puerto Rico should similarly be given the opportunity to exercise their right to establish a permanent, unalterable relationship with the United States, or to become an independent country, controlling…

It is high time we reached a consensus on a path forward for Puerto Rico to permanently resolve their political status.

Many of us in this Chamber share a concern that the Federal Government has so much power and so many resources that it can overwhelm and even intimidate smaller State and local governments. The amendment I am offering responds to that…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands has 2 minutes remaining.

I don't own the land. I am just bringing out facts here and bringing out the sentiments of my constituents. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount insert the following: ``(reduced by $21,300,000)''. Page 16, line 24, after the…

We all agree that the Department of Defense has the responsibility to defend our Nation, but the Department also has a responsibility to clean up after itself when it contaminates our environment or threatens public health, and we in…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Yoho

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made available…