Rob Bishop: “The results will force more delays, more costs onto economic and energy-related activities nationwide.”

This ban is even more ridiculous after we just locked in mandatory spending of $900 million in perpetuity with the so-called Great American Outdoors Act.

There really is no reason to add to this hearing--unless it is to give Members another 5 minutes to campaign, or speak on the bills. It is kind of a waste of time.

If the gentleman has no other speakers, I yield back the balance of my time.

Both states and the Federal Government should play key roles in managing fisheries.