Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, we are considering an amendment to the Billfish Conservation Act that was passed in 2012. Unfortunately, when it was passed, there was a loophole in the bill. What this bill today does is close that loophole, preserving the original congressional intent, while also preserving traditional markups in Hawaii, as well as in our Pacific territories. It is supported by everybody and their third cousin. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a 2-page letter of support from a broad coalition of sportsmen's groups, manufacturing associations, and conservation groups, plus a full list of the supporting organizations for this bill. December 19, 2017. The Hon. Rob Bishop Chairman, House Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC. Hon. Raul Grijalva Ranking Member, House Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva: we strongly urge the House Natural Resources Committee to immediately consider and pass out of committee S. 396, a bill to make a technical amendment to the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (P. L. 112-183). The Senate passed S. 396 by unanimous consent on October 2, 2017, receiving no objections or holds during the process to hotline and clear the bill.…”