"I believe this bill would create an unfair playing field for our U.S. timber producers, many of whom are in my district."
"I do support salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin. I also recognize the need for affordable, reliable, clean energy."
"I am really glad to be here as we discuss bills on forest management, wildfire, and related workforce issues."
"We need to invest in new markets to help get low-value biomass out of the woods and reduce wildfire risk."
"The bipartisan CCC Enhancement Act introduced in the House by Representatives Salinas, Edwards, Guthrie, and Hoyle..."
"I believe what you are referring to is Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, among other things."
"I represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District, and the BLM manages 2.1 million acres of O&C lands in Western Oregon."
"I am confused about why the BLM's public land rule does not mention the O&C lands."
"I would like to know if you could put that in writing in this rule that, in the case of inconsistencies of FLPMA and the O&C Land Act, that the O&C Land Act will prevail."
"it is critical that the O&C Land Act prevails."
"H.R. 2839 would allow the Tribe to renegotiate their subsistence agreements with the state of Oregon to replace the current consent decree."
"The Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians should be able to hunt, fish, and gather on their ancestral lands, just like all the other tribes."