"If we only ensure full use without equitably investing in donor and energy ports, while protecting emerging ports and the Great Lakes, we do not fully address the unfair system."
"Congress should pass comprehensive HMT reform legislation that resolves the wide range of concerns that the Nation's ports have about the HMT."
"I hope to work with the committee to improve the WRDA section 214 program, and further expedite reviews for mitigation bank applicants."
"I am asking the committee to expand that expedited section 214 review process for projects that serve the public good."
"I commend the committee for continuing Congress' track record of regularly updating water legislation."
"It is too late by then."
"It seems like it is time to end self-insurance and simply require operators to rely on commercial black lung claims insurance."
"For years, I have heard from workers in my home State of Washington about why they need paid leave."
"It is exciting that States like Washington have actually put policies in place."
"Passing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United should be our ultimate goal."
"The We The People Amendment would put power back to everyday people by ending corporate personhood."
"This established a dangerous precedent of corporate personhood that the We the People Amendment reverses."