I like to tell people on Lake Erie, we are suffering from the same problems with coastal erosion.

We are happy with the process.

We pushed for protection and things like that, but we will see where it goes.

I have had the opportunity to visit some tribes. I am continuing to visit as many as I can so I can see firsthand some of the issues that you have been discussing.

Given the importance of this event in our Nation's history, I want to be supportive of your efforts and give this site the recognition that it deserves and continue to provide robust funding for our Nation's parks.

Thank you for being here today.

I was just wondering how you think we can make them account for the funding to show that they are being fair to Indian Country?

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of my bill, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019. First, I thank Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and the 48 other Members from both sides of the aisle who cosponsored…

I can appreciate the problems that you certainly have. It is something that we have studied, and the combination of the animals and the land and trying to find where we have that perfect match.

In northeastern Ohio, we have the problem with the emerald ash borer as well and its economic impact...

I appreciate the hard work that goes into educating people. It is much more than just a school.

It is just heartbreaking that we don't use what we have in place in local governments and tribal justice systems to be able to go after these offenders.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Miss Gonzalez-Colon, for sharing your thoughts on several programs that are important to your constituents in Puerto Rico.

I thank Congresswoman Stefanik and my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for bringing this important legislation to the floor. Madam Speaker, I rise today on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in support of H.R…

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of anti-Semitism. By educating our children on one of the cruelest times in human history, we can help eradicate the hatred that fuels these terrible acts. It is more important than ever before that…

I thank the ranking member for the time and opportunity to speak today as the ranking member on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. I also want to thank the chair of the subcommittee, my friend and fellow Great…

It is with a heavy heart that I rise to honor the life and service of U.S. Army Sergeant Thomas Cole Walker of Conneaut, Ohio. Sergeant Walker, who enlisted after graduating from Conneaut High School in 2016, was tragically killed on…

Apparently there is an individual who is en route who would like to speak on this amendment, but at this point in time I do not have a witness right here, and I yield back the balance of my time.

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Granger), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. DeGette). Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the en bloc amendment and to offer my environmental…

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell).

Certainly we want to help small businesses compete and able to be out there in the marketplace. But it requires having a competitive playing field.

the Great Lakes are a national treasure and that we should make a national investment in them

I applaud my colleagues for bringing the voices of their constituents to this hearing today.

I want to thank you for the acknowledgement of my being elevated to co-chair of the ICCF Caucus along with Madam Chair, Henry Cuellar and Jeff Fortenberry.