"This is a simple common-sense bill that recognizes tribal sovereignty by amending the Coastal Zone Management Act."
"I would just ask that the bipartisan support that bill has gotten out of this Committee previously, once again be taken up."
"The TERRA Act aims to streamline Federal programs and support for tribes facing extreme weather events and natural disasters."
"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."
"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."
"That's why I ask that you consider H.R. 3976--the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act."
"I also ask that you consider the Tribal Environmental Resiliency Resources Act, or TERRA Act, which I will be introducing later this Congress."
"I really appreciate the work that you do, the oversight that you provide."
"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."
"We just introduced a bill called the REACH Our Tribes Act, which is focused on... based on GAO reports."
"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."
"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."