On the recordMay 15, 2012
(Mr. HEINRICH asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, this legislation allows the city of Mesquite, Nevada, to continue acquiring certain lands from the Federal Government for its commercial airport. Under the original 1986 legislation, some receipts from the sale of Federal lands would be retained to fund habitat improvements along the Virgin River within Clark County. As amended, H.R. 2745 directs the proceeds from the land sales to the Treasury, thus leaving the habitat work unfunded. While the conservation work is important and deserves funding, we do not object to this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
