Rob Bishop

PREPA, unfortunately, is now something that is considered to be bankrupt and mismanaged and politically dominated.

Critical policy choices that will impact the future of Puerto Rico for many generations should rightly be the decisions of the Government of Puerto Rico and residents.

The federalization of PREPA would be a mistake and Federal control of the transformation process is unnecessary and inappropriate.

I agree with the chairwoman that the Navy's disregard for congressional direction and intent is unacceptable. I appreciate her support for this important war-fighting capability. I look forward to resolving this issue in conference.

I appreciate the committee's support for the program and was encouraged to see additional funding for increased Tomahawk missile production in FY18. I would like to emphasize that this funding was provided at the Navy's request. However, I…

I want to speak about the production of the Tomahawk cruise missile. The Tomahawk is a battle-tested weapon that has been used in combat over 2,300 times. Tomahawks were launched in 2016 and again in April of this year in response to the…

It is a good bill. I urge its support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Marshall). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) that the House suspend the rules and pass…

Let me also say that, as a former teacher and a future teacher, I appreciate Mr. Stewart actually working on this piece of legislation that goes to help education in the State of Utah. No one else is doing that. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the…

I invite all of you out next May 10 to a celebration at this site. It will be a party you will not forget. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues' adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bacon). The…

Isn't it somewhat frustrating to think that people who want to drive their cars to work, want to air condition their homes, want to air condition the tourist hotels that are attracting people don't really care about where that energy to…

I just want to treat all states equally and fairly, including Louisiana. And that is not happening right now.

One of the things this bill does do is try to make sure that information goes out there so states can make a wise decision.

As evidenced by the opposition from virtually every elected county, state, and Federal official, the state of Utah strongly opposes any unilateral monument designation within our state.

There were five Atlantic Coast governors that sent me a letter that said: We reject this legislation that disregards the wishes of the citizens of our state.

If this bill was passed, would each of those have a better say in those types of situations?

Did the mayors of Blanding and Monticello have a concern about the designation of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah?

If we were to open up this process so that those who have offshore would have greater say in how those offshore waters are developed at the same time you allow states that are onshore to have greater say on how public lands, Federal lands…

Do Puerto Rico first and then hit where your goals are supposed to be.

So, for example, if the timelines and the scope were to be expanded, would you be able to accomplish more?

Your real goal is 40 billion, right?

Is there stuff Congress can do to eliminate limitations on your abilities to grant them?

This is a very good piece of legislation. For those who have served well, to subject them to another application fee is just ridiculous. If there was ever an example of a good idea, a no-brainer piece of legislation, this is it. Mr…

I want to add my support to this particular bill. We are talking about 2,400 miles going from Chicago to Santa Monica. It was, at one time, called the Main Street of America. It is unique in American history. I was just talking to the…

This is a fairly significant but straightforward bill. It simply is asking for a study on the potential of including James Weldon Johnson's birthplace as part of our national park system. Mr. Johnson was a leader in the civil rights…

In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to have been able to work on a bill that makes the assumption that someone actually does want to walk to Vermont. If indeed you can find that individual, we will provide an opportunity for it to…