Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE __--OTHER MATTERS SEC. ____. VOLUNTARY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT OUTSIDE RIGHTS-OF- WAY. (a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture may authorize an owner or operator of an electric transmission or distribution facility to manage vegetation selectively within 150 feet of the exterior boundary of the right-of-way near structures for selective thinning and fuel reduction. (b) Status of Removed Vegetation.--Any vegetation removed pursuant to this section shall be the property of the United States and not available for sale by the owner or operator. (c) Limitation on Liability.--An owner or operator of an electric transmission or distribution facility shall not be held liable for wildlife damage, loss, or injury, including the cost of fire suppression, resulting from activities carried out pursuant to subsection (a) except in the case of harm resulting from the owner or operator's gross negligence or criminal misconduct. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 542, the gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Dakota.”