the time for talk has ended, the time for action is now.

We need a new approach right now that renews the Federal Government's commitment to manage resources for the benefit of forested counties and their schools.

If I go to my banker and say, 'By the way, I am broke, but I want more money because I want to buy more land,' he would laugh me out the door.

The evidence is clear: Better management yields more and is being done right now in the States.

Active management would promote healthier forests, reduce the risk of wildfires, and decrease our reliance on foreign countries for timber and paper goods.

With a national debt approaching $16.8 trillion, and billions of dollars more added every day, it is becoming increasingly difficult to finance a program that costs nearly $400 million.

Well, no. You asked for a higher amount of funding in land acquisition. When we are talking here--and it is well know, it is well recognized that the active management of forest lands are not adequate, and yet that is all cut.

These bills would require the Forest Service to more actively manage our national forests.

The Federal Government, in my view, has failed to uphold this commitment.

I'm pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock), the chairman of the subcommittee dealing with this legislation on the Natural Resources Committee. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for…

Before I yield time to the gentlelady from Wyoming, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I find the gentleman's argument on the other side rather striking because he's talking about American-made jobs and another piece of legislation…

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar), another valuable member of the Committee on Natural Resources.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to another member of the Natural Resources Committee, the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Daines).

I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa), another member of the Natural Resources Committee. Mr. LaMALFA. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chairman, once in awhile a bill comes through…

I just want to make a point because at the end of the general debate, I brought up the issue of NEPA that everybody says this is a wonderful bill except this part. Of course, the gentlelady's amendment strikes the NEPA waiver, which I…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 416, nays 7, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No. 96]…

I'm pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton), the sponsor of this bipartisan legislation.

I support this draft bill.

It's the lesser of two evils, but it's still evil.

Failed Federal Forest Policies: Endangering Jobs, Forests and Species

I appreciated the opportunity to testify in support of H.R. 716 before the House Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

As we begin discussions on reauthorizing this landmark law, it is important to take note of the significant benefits the MSA is delivering to the nation.

I would like to welcome Members and today's witnesses to the first hearing this Congress on the reauthorization of the Nation's premiere fisheries law--the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act--more popularly known as…

The Natural Resources Committee is a real work horse in the House.

During my service in Congress representing Central Washington, I have always voted to renew the Violence Against Women Act. As a husband, a father, and a grandfather, I strongly believe that providing protection for all women against…