On the recordJuly 22, 2020
On behalf of Nevada's Third District, I rise today in support of the Great American Outdoors Act. This bill, which I cosponsored, will finally secure full, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This fund helps to conserve some of southern Nevada's most precious public lands, like Red Rock Canyon, Sloan Canyon, and Lake Mead. Coming together on such a vital issue is a reminder that Congress has the ability to rise above partisanship and find solutions that benefit us all. There is no issue more universal to all Americans and all people than protecting our planet. We can't keep kicking this can down the road. This is the time to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In closing, my time was short with Congressman John Lewis, but I will forever be impacted and am eternally grateful for his leadership. ____________________
