Derek Kilmer

The TERRA Act aims to streamline Federal programs and support for tribes facing extreme weather events and natural disasters.

I would just ask that the bipartisan support that bill has gotten out of this Committee previously, once again be taken up.

This is a simple common-sense bill that recognizes tribal sovereignty by amending the Coastal Zone Management Act.

Tribes urgently need Federal support to mitigate risk from these extreme weather events, and when necessary, to relocate to safer areas.

I also ask that you consider the Tribal Environmental Resiliency Resources Act, or TERRA Act, which I will be introducing later this Congress.

That's why I ask that you consider H.R. 3976--the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act.

I would like to close today by thanking you for your support of H.R. 929, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Confirmation Act.

Together, the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act and the TERRA Act, would help ensure tribes get the resources and supports that they need to address existential threats to their communities.

We just introduced a bill called the REACH Our Tribes Act, which is focused on... based on GAO reports.

I am a big believer in the notion of loving critics, you know, those who do not want to bash institutions but make them better.

I really appreciate the work that you do, the oversight that you provide.

This does not sound like a novel concept, but right now the means through which Federal Election Commission Commissioners are appointed is largely handpicked by politicians.

Mr. Kilmer. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. It is the one really to increasing the rate of pay for the Federal Election Commission staff director and general counsel.

I would like to thank Congressman Kilmer for the support of the Puyallup Tribe, and H.R. 929 specifically.

It represents a strong step in the right direction for our community, it emphasizes our shared commitment to honor and uphold the rights and sovereignty of Indigenous communities.

It represents a strong step in the right direction for our community, it emphasizes our shared commitment to honor and uphold the rights and sovereignty of Indigenous communities.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thanks for holding this hearing and allowing me to join today to share my thoughts on legislation I introduced.

It's heart-wrenching to see these folks, many of whom are battling tough challenges like PTSD, social isolation, unemployment, or substance abuse.

This legislation proposes a shift away from the traditional congregate care facilities...toward the creation of tiny home villages.

Look, we've got a serious problem with veteran homelessness in our country.

Secretary McDonough said it best when he stated that the term homeless veteran should not exist in our vocabulary.

This legislation proposes a shift away from some of the traditional congregate care facilities.

I have been honored to partner with our colleague from South Carolina, Representative Mace, in leading this bipartisan effort.

We have got a serious problem with veteran homelessness in our country right now.

I'm pleased to be introducing a bill called the Resilient Airports Act alongside my colleague, Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon.