Jim Matheson

On Saturday morning in Tucson, it started out in a very good way. It started out with a number of people who wanted to engage in one of the great American traditions, a tradition of our government which is that we have a discussion of…

This legislation, quite frankly, addresses an issue that has been growing in awareness, but it still requires attention in order to significantly reduce the number of easily preventable injuries and deaths caused by carbon monoxide…

As so many people in this country continue to struggle to find work, let alone receive a pay raise, I am glad Congress has chosen to highlight this issue. Now, last year Congress recognized how inappropriate it would be to accept the…

I thought it would be helpful if we also included and amended this bill to enhance the ability of law enforcement to prosecute cybercrimes that involve crimes against children and organized crime. So simply stated, that is the substance of…

We proved with our bill that if we bring responsible people to the table who are actually interested in results

If the proponents of the bill are truly concerned about protecting land in Utah, their efforts could be better spent participating in the new process as we move to other counties.

That is a major reason why I do not support H.R. 1925. It does not reflect the collective views of the many stakeholders in Utah.

We have produced wilderness in Utah. We have done it in a short timeframe, and we are poised to do it again and again.

the people on the ground understood that wilderness was the wrong way to protect the land

I feel that the Congress has a moral obligation to bring closure for the loyal Americans who experienced the brutality of the occupation on Guam.

I don't think that is appropriate. The whole idea behind Medicare Advantage was that it could compete with traditional Medicare.

we are hearing a lot of concern about PAYGO. I have to tell you that when it comes to having credibility on this issue, as someone who is not a particularly partisan person, I always like to work on both sides of the aisle, I am a little…

this amendment is an effort to refine the reporting of requirements in the legislation for schools that receive grants under this program relative to the flooring that is installed in these schools. Schools and local educational agencies…

once again the Science Committee brings to the House floor a bill that makes sense, that was developed in a bipartisan way. It's a great tradition of this committee, and I think Members on both sides of the aisle on that committee know…

during my time in this job, I have met with many Utah families, teachers and health professionals about their struggle with autism. I have visited the special education classrooms where dedicated teachers work with youngsters who have been…

I would like to compliment Chairman Miller. He has been a tireless advocate for America's mine workers and has worked hard to improve mine safety. I appreciate working with the Chairman to include language in H.R. 2768 that will allow for…

Mr. Chairman I rise today, first of all, in strong support of H.R. 3355, the Homeowners' Defense Act, and I offer an amendment that I believe will further support the intent of this legislation, namely to better enable State-sponsored…

I represent the Second Congressional District of Utah, and that includes the Crandall Canyon Mine where this past August I think everyone in this country is aware of the coal mining accident that occurred where six men were trapped, and…

I have long stated that caring for our children is always the right thing to do. Every parent in my State of Utah and in this country knows that access to health care and preventive medicine for our kids is the right thing to do. It has…

I think that energy policy is an issue that is so important on so many levels, in terms of the integrity of our economy, in terms of our national security, in terms of the affordability for those who are underserved. It touches so many…

The gentleman mentioned that up to 16 percent of our natural gas is now being imported. When we throw out the term energy, there are all different forms of energy, and it is dangerous to look at simple policy solutions when oil policy has…

I think there are two broad issues out here. Our hour is drawing to a close, but there are two broad issues out here in the energy debate. One is energy independence and security, and the other is climate change challenge. Now those issues…

the Blue Dog principles say, look, there's broad scientific consensus that climate change is happening. Blue Dogs also believe it's taken place over a significant period of time. We need to make sure we get this right with a methodical…

the Department of Energy is currently managing 206 ongoing projects and, unfortunately, the agency has a long record of inadequate management and oversight of contracts. DOE's failure to hold contractors accountable led the GAO to…

It has to do with the uranium tailings pile on the banks of the Colorado River in Moab, Utah. Now, that may sound like an interesting issue to have in a Defense authorization bill. It is not the first time it has been in a Defense…