government rules and regulations are overly burdensome and negatively impact the bottom line and long-term success of our farmers and ranchers.

Letter dated May 16, 2016, from Opportunity America

Last week was National Drinking Water Week. This designation is to highlight the importance of drinking water across our Nation and the need to reinvest in the infrastructure that brings tap water into our homes. Quality water has been…

I am very excited to be on the floor this morning to talk about digital manufacturing and how that impacts the things that we make. This is a quantum leap in manufacturing: allowing objects to be rapidly printed and, in the case of cyber…

From our Nation's farmers to our foresters, anglers, hunters, and those who love the outdoors, good land management and conservation practices hold endless benefits. To support this stewardship, the 2014 farm bill provides substantial…

Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, which I am proud to represent, has a deep heritage with wood products and timber industries. Wood is the ultimate green building material and should be encouraged for its environmental benefits…

I support conservation as a science. And, as a science, we should rely on data in science and try to put other agendas aside.

Given the vast regulatory over-reach we have seen under this Administration, it is clear that the need to further rein in the Forest Service is very necessary.

If I wanted to specifically go after that 60 days, I would have referenced specifically that 1980 court order in terms of 60 days.

this legislation is about private property rights and fair access.

the underlying issue that this Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act aims to address is central to the management of the Allegheny National Forest and the economy of the region.

This legislation addresses the U.S. Forest Service's long-standing attempt to usurp regulatory jurisdiction over private property rights in Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Allegheny National Forest.