being an advocate of small business is not a partisan issue.

I wanted to share with you that in Nevada it is estimated that $107 million worth of exports are threatened by new tariffs.

the tax scheme that was passed by the prior Congress gave a temporary tax benefit to small business but gave a permanent tax break to big corporations.

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…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and to the Ranking Member, for this opportunity and the hearing.

As the price of steel rises, so does the construction cost across our State.

But when we looked at the tax filing process, removing the married status and deduction, we would have ended up owing the government several thousand dollars more.

I want to make it absolutely clear, at least for myself and I believe most of my colleagues on this side, that is not the case.

In order to help foster a healthier economy, it is vital to remember that the community organizations engage our residents and educate residents about the effects of climate change, sea-level rise, and restoration efforts.

We are real. Remember that we are already fighting these battles in our backyards, not just for ourselves but for everyone upstream too.

My emphasis is personal, tangible, and has dire consequences to real people who call Louisiana home.

Sea-level rise is real.

And I support military spending, particularly for the men and women who are in active duty, who are living on marginal wages.

When is Congress going to act to address the issues of climate change?

This is an issue that is very important to each of us individually, collectively, to the future of our children.

It says a lot that you made this issue of preexisting conditions and the hearing today the first priority of this Committee.

I am committed, as my colleagues are on this side of the aisle, to do everything that I can to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.

Because of the ACA, insurance companies can no longer deny coverage or charge more because of a preexisting condition.

I stand here today to share the story of Laurie Wall, a Las Vegas resident, a mother of three, and a Federal employee denied a paycheck because of this government shutdown. Like many of Nevada's Federal employees, Laurie is still reporting…

I stand here today on behalf of the hardworking Nevadans hurt most by this recent shutdown: The 3,512 Federal workers in Nevada who are missing out on paychecks; the 34,000 people in my district who could lose their nutritional assistance…

Because of the recent Citizens United decision, which created the huge influx of the number of organizations that were applying for tax exemption status, has contributed to this problem, has it not?

Do we have any idea how much taxpayer money is lost on granting tax exemption to groups that would otherwise be ineligible for 501(c)(4) status?

I agree with him that the majority of Americans want the truth, accountability and the agency to restore trust with the American people.

The wrongdoing that did occur needs to be held accountable.

Let me thank the ranking subcommittee chairman, Mr. Grijalva, for his leadership and the chairman for the House Natural Resources Committee. It is my honor to be here in support of this legislation today. With this bill, the city of…