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Rob Bishop is a former U.S. Representative from Utah, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Bishop was known for his focus on issues related to public lands, education, and military matters. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping legislation concerning land management and energy policy in the West.
I am very pleased to speak in favor of the underlying bill. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Rigell) knows his constituents; he knows the needs there and has worked very hard for their benefit. This, as we already discussed and voted, is…
The resolution provides for a modified open rule for the consideration of H.R. 2087, a bill to remove certain restrictions from a parcel of land that's situated in the Atlantic District of Accomack County, in Virginia. It provides for 1…
For purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlelady from New York (Ms. Slaughter), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the…
Let me try and once again put this in perspective. The Federal Government, in and of itself, owns no land, especially in one of the original 13 States. Virginia had the land and gave it to the Federal Government. In 1976, the Federal…
I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Utah? There was no objection.
I certainly hope, as we go forward with this, that there will be a broad consensus of what is going forward.
I know that everyone, critics and advocates alike, want a memorial, a monument, that truly honors President Eisenhower.
Unfortunately, eight of the 12 members of the Commission are Members of Congress, so I certainly hope Congress does have some expertise in this area; otherwise, we are all screwed.
I do want to see a very good, a very accurate memorial to General Eisenhower and President Eisenhower.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 570 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 570 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
I reserve the balance of my time. I advise my colleague that I am prepared to close.
This resolution provides for a modified open rule for the consideration of H.R. 2842, succinctly titled the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011. It provides for 1 hour of general debate…
I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton), the sponsor of this particular bill, who will talk about how to create real power using water resources that we have. (Mr. TIPTON asked and was given permission…
I am grateful that we have found new sources of energy, specifically oil and natural gas, on private property because it has not allowed the Federal Government to stop the development of those, and that is the growth that we have seen in…
For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlelady from New York (Ms. Slaughter), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock), who is the chair of the subcommittee that heard this particular bill. Mr. McCLINTOCK. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, this rule brings to…
To be honest, I'm not quite sure. I know I have a speech and there may be another one coming down here.
I remind the body, once again, that 9 out of the 10 amendments were made in order, and the only one that was not made in order had a question of its germaneness to the body here. I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from…
With gratitude to the last speaker, this may be about California water, but it impacts all of us who eat, and as you can tell, I am one who does that very well. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. McCotter). Mr. McCOTTER…
I had the honor of attending a public hearing in California with the gentleman to my right from California. It was an honor to listen to these people, and I'm pleased to yield 5 minutes to the chairman of the subcommittee that worked…
For purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 566 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 566 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
In 1972, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was used on this part of the river, even though there was already an existing bridge on that river. Now the safety of that bridge is creating problems for people, and the traffic buildup is creating…
I appreciate the gentleman from New Jersey's comments. I would remind him also that the CBPA, the bill that started this problem, was actually authored by the Senator from New Jersey at the time, and I appreciate that. This is one of those…
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