Jul 7, 2015
Madam Chair, I rise in support of this amendment, which would allow for the implementation of the National Ocean Policy. Plain and simple, coordinated ocean planning makes common sense and is a good economic policy for our coastal…
Don Beyer
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Don Beyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Beyer has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality, and environmental protection during his time in office. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has often spoken out against the economic impacts of tariffs and other policies he attributes to the previous administration. Beyer has also emphasized the importance of social justice and healthcare access in his legislative efforts.
Congressional Record · 2015-07-07
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: limitation on use of funds in…
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Chair, how much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 2 minutes remaining.
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chairman, the Interior Subcommittee has done its best to invest in parks, but given its insufficient allocation, this was the only meaningful way for the very obvious need for the $11.5 billion for infrastructure. The Acting CHAIR…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 14, after line 14, insert the following: emergency infrastructure repairs For expenses necessary for…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment to provide $11.5 billion to fund emergency infrastructure repairs related to the National Park Service deferred maintenance backlog. Mr. Chair, earlier this month, the National Park Service, at…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Representative Tsongas' amendment to support the National Park Service's Centennial Challenge. As a former National Park Service Ranger, I am proud to serve as a Congressional Friend of the National Park…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 73, strike lines 8 through 23. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Chair, my amendment would correct the assertion in this bill that all forest biomass is carbon neutral. The assertion is simply scientifically inaccurate. In 2012, EPA's Scientific Advisory Board directly challenged the claim that all…
Jun 24, 2015
I value the tremendous benefit that the agency has brought to America and Americans over the past 65 years.
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