Every dollar the EPA invests on Puget Sound leverages $24 in State, and tribal, and local funding.

There are a lot of moms in this room who are concerned about the generational burden of climate change on the next generation.

We cannot afford to let the EPA check out on Puget Sound recovery.

Ed, you always do an eloquent job of emphasizing the importance of having the Federal Government uphold its treaty obligations.

We know from our law enforcement and intelligence agencies that there was an effort by Russia to covertly influence our elections. And we know that, according to Republican Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, Russia is both…

On Thursday, March 31, 1910, Bertel Spier was born, and tomorrow she will celebrate her 107th birthday. Just imagine what she has seen: two world wars, technological advancements beyond our wildest dreams. When she sees a video on a…

Climate change is real; and it is so real that, before Donald Trump became President, he petitioned Ireland for a permit to build a seawall for one of his greatest golf courses in the world. His permit application said rising sea levels…

When you come in to Bremerton, Washington, on the ferry, you see one of my favorite sights. It is Building 460 of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and it says on the side of the building: ``Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Building on a Proud…

I raised the issue of the land acquisition with him. I know it is an issue for the Tribe.

We can sit here and talk about the cost, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Today I rise to talk about jobs and economic opportunity for the region I represent. In my hometown of Port Angeles, Washington, we recently opened up a new innovative center focused on composite manufacturing. This composite recycling…

I would suggest that it's beyond a hope, it's a prayer--that in the quiet and solitude of your home... you ask yourself what's in the best interest of Wells Fargo?

I'm more concerned about the trust level in Wells Fargo and in the financial sector, banks and credit unions.

I am privileged beyond measure to represent 20,000 uniformed personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

I thank my good friends, Representative Newhouse and Representative Heck, for taking the lead on this effort. I rise today in support of this amendment because the Ancient One has been separated from his family for far too long. It is time…

My takeaway, frankly, sir, is that you are in denial.

I cannot reconcile what you said with those facts and I can, therefore, only conclude that you are in denial.

Recently, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe watched in anger as an oil pipeline project near their homes moved forward. Sadly, the tribe's concerns about the impact on their drinking water and on sacred lands was not properly taken into…

This is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage as amended. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of the passage of the…

I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Kilmer moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2357 to the Committee on Financial Services with instructions to report the same…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise, respectfully, in opposition to this amendment offered by my friend and colleague from Alaska. This amendment would block the implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Arctic…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, the Antiquities Act has protected some of our most extraordinary landscapes. In my neck of the woods, it was central to the creation of Olympic National Park. It is a big deal for our…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

I once again reiterate my opposition to this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Crawford). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…