I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Barrasso pertaining to the introduction of S. 3229 are printed in today's Record under…

The hearing on August 1 will be an opportunity to learn about the work being done by the agency to protect America's environment and allow our Nation's economy to grow.

I applaud President Trump's nomination of these accomplished and devoted public servants.

Last month, CEQ issued 'An advance notice of proposed rulemaking' requesting public comment on potential revisions to these regulations.

Even the U.S. Constitution has been amended more recently than the Endangered Species Act.

A major goal of the Endangered Species Act is the recovery of species to the point that protection under the statute is no longer necessary.

I would like this discussion draft to serve as the foundation for a bipartisan effort to modernize the Endangered Species Act.

I would say that a significant number of environmental and conservation organizations have voiced their enthusiasm to work with this Committee in this bipartisan effort.

Well, thank you very much, Governor. I will tell you there are a number of interns from my office who are here from Wyoming, a number from Casper, and they were delighted to hear your testimony, so people are listening in the room, and…

I look forward to working across the aisle with members who will join me in using the Western Governors Association's bipartisan work to make the Endangered Species Act work better for both wildlife and for people.

There has been a submission by a Democrat Senator.

For 30 years defenders of the status quo have prevented prior Congresses and Administrations from improving the law, so I believe we need to act.

shouldn't these States be given a greater role to play in helping prevent these listings in the first place, by protecting species, and if the listings do occur, have the States have a greater role in helping recover these species?

I think we need to move beyond the current failing policy of listing species and then leaving them on life support.

I just think the expertise and the money, and over the 40 years, I think that States have become much more engaged.

It does seem that too frequently, in terms of trying to promulgate a rule for delisting a species under the Endangered Species Act, that it gets derailed by litigation.

I first wish to associate myself with the remarks from the outstanding Senator from West Virginia. We had a chance to be together on Monday night when the President announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S…

I believe states have abused the authority to block projects for political reasons not really having to do with water quality at all.

We need to ensure that people are able to visit parks that are safe, functional, educational and enjoyable.

If the economy is better off, they are going to get more tax revenue.

So, without the tool, the detrimental impacts would have been significant and felt by people living in your communities?

this is not a Republican or Democrat issue; this is something that truly is affecting big city infrastructure, medium, small, and it truly is a crisis.

I don't think there is anything wrong with what the Joint Committee does or the CBO's score.

I rise today to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Hotel Wolf in Saratoga, WY. Known as the Grand Old Lady of the Platte Valley, the hotel, which was once a hub for tie hacks, railroad workers, and miners, has a rich legacy of…

when I am back home in Wyoming, as I am every weekend, people will often tell me about how they have suffered under the healthcare law known as ObamaCare. I have been able to give them some very good news recently about things that…