Rick Larsen: “We have no further speakers, so I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 944. I yield back the balance of my time.”

After the Sackett decision, the robust Federal protections for our Nation's waters have been eliminated for more than 50 percent of wetlands and up to 70 percent of streams.

This is an FAA bill. It is an aviation manufacturing bill. This applies to everybody that it applies to.

Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities.

I will note that recipients of the Medal of Honor have performed great acts of bravery in service to the United States. This bill is one way to honor the servicemembers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I…