Throughout the month of March, the Western Caucus has been highlighting the need for permitting reform in almost every aspect of the Federal Government. Permitting and regulatory reform have long been a priority for the Western Caucus and…

Today, I rise to honor and remember the life of a dear friend and an inspiration to central Washington communities, Valerie ``Val'' McCain, who unexpectedly passed away this past Sunday. Val was an incredible leader with over 30 years of…

It historically has taken 4- to 6-plus years in between the time that an individual is encountered at our southern border, and the time that their immigration case is adjudicated with finality for removal.

Literally, 96 percent of tested residential gas stovetops would be out of compliance with the new proposed draft rules.

You're already looking at a devastating reduction that you're supporting.

I think, if I understand right--maybe you know this better than I do--over 90 percent of commercial restaurants utilize gas in their preparation for food.

So if the previous comments were true, you're already looking at a devastating reduction that you're supporting.

I truly believe that gas has been one of those resources that has allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint as much as we have as a country.

I think with all the money that has been invested we are seeing returns on that, that not only in these four dams, but other dams around the area and in the country.

I am a third-generation hop and grape farmer from the State of Washington. Being a good steward of the environment has always been important to me, my family, and my neighbors. For generations, farmers and ranchers across the United States…

First of all, let me say that I associate myself with the remarks from the gentleman from Arizona and hope that many people listen to his important messages that he provides for us. Mr. Speaker, standing here in front of, what some would…

Mr. Fulcher, thanks for relating your experiences in the great State of Idaho. Mr. Speaker, fires are a huge problem in this country. We have been working hard over the time I have been here in Washington, D.C., to make this problem…

Mr. Rosendale, I appreciate that, especially coming from the State of Montana. Your State, just like mine, has seen record catastrophic fires over the last several years. Thousands of acres have been destroyed throughout the Western United…

I thank my friend from Arkansas for allowing me to speak on this important issue. Madam Chair, rural communities across the country are plagued by persistent drought and catastrophic wildfires, especially communities in the Western United…

I thank Congressman Larsen for personalizing this. This is your hometown, and this is real stuff. Like Ms. Herrera Beutler said, I wish we were here for a more celebratory cause, but this is very important. Madam Speaker, I thank the…

I thank Mr. Kilmer for his great words and for putting some specifics around what we can do to help the men and women in blue and green and brown keep our communities safe. Madam Speaker, the cost, as you know, of keeping our communities…

Today I rise in honor of the brave men and women in blue who serve and protect us each and every day. I am proud to be able to be part of this Special Order remembering Washington State law enforcement, and I am proud to share this Special…

I appreciate the gentlewoman's comments. I thank her for adding to the list. The list is far too long for us to list everyone, unfortunately. And it is like the gentlewoman said: I wish we were here for a happier occasion, but this is an…

I thank the gentlewoman for her remarks; heroes, I couldn't say it better. Now I yield to the gentlewoman from the west side of my district in Washington (Ms. Herrera Beutler), my good colleague and friend.

I thank Ms. DelBene for those great words. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Larsen), from the city of Everett, one of our longer-serving colleagues and a very well-respected Member of Congress.

I thank Ms. Strickland for making this very special. Pierce County is a huge and important part of our State. Unfortunately, one of the most recent tragedies was in Pierce County, and I thank the gentlewoman for being part of this Special…

I appreciate the gentlewoman's remarks for a very special occasion here. I yield to the gentlewoman from Medina, Washington, (Ms. DelBene), my friend. We used to work together in Olympia, serving as cabinet members together. Ms. DelBENE…

I thank Mr. Mann for his leadership and also for hosting us tonight on this special occasion to talk about American agriculture. I am truly proud to stand with my colleagues to talk about something that affects and impacts every single…

continuing the proxy voting should not be part of a modernization effort. I don't think it lends itself to good governance.

Thanks for that information.