I come to this hearing concerned that there is a mismatch between the level of drug-related violence in Puerto Rico... and the size and scope of the Federal response.
Protecting our Nation's maritime borders is a matter of great importance to Puerto Rico as well.
Isn't it justified to have a third center for the Caribbean, where four million American citizens reside?
I introduced legislation by the way, a bill recently, and it was supported by the Ranking Member Markey to direct NOAA t...
I am also troubled by the proposed reductions in funding for the coastal zone management grants, and for the National Es...
I look forward to working with you and the other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee in developing effective measu...
I commend the Administration's efforts to increase its request for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Programs and for...
If these cuts were to remain unchanged, it would mean that the Office of Insular Affairs would not be able to award any ...
I will note that I am concerned, however, about reductions to law enforcement that are contained in the Service's budget...
I am also interested in the Service's research to conserve manatees in both Florida and Puerto Rico.
I am encouraged by the work the Service is undertaking in the Caribbean region, particularly across the seven wildlife r...