On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
As the Representative of Nevada's Fourth Congressional District, a district that is home to over 50,000 square miles of geographically diverse land, including several national monuments and parks, I am proud to voice my support for the Natural Resources Management Act. As we have heard, this bill permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund, an integral conservation program that has provided the State of Nevada with $40 million for investment in local parks and another $60 million to benefit our public lands. Moreover, this bill expands access to outdoor recreation opportunities for communities across America. Outdoor recreation is a vital aspect of Nevada's economy. In 2017, it supported nearly 90,000 jobs, contributed $4 billion in wages, and spurred $12 billion of consumer spending in our State. I am proud to vote for this bill to expand outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly for our underserved communities, many of whom depend on Federal funding to develop parks and recreation. As the 116th Congress continues, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue to develop conservation programs that work for all of America.
