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On the recordJuly 19, 2023
There has been a good debate on this bill. Clearly, there is a difference of opinion, and clearly, there are experiences where helicopters and helicopter tours do disrupt the wildlife, other visitors, and the people around national parks. Mr. Chair, I ask all the Americans in this body to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Rick Larsen
Democratic · Washington

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