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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 6, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment Natural Resources

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Mr. Chairman, I rise today as a proud cosponsor of this amendment.

This amendment is significant not only to our oceans, but to our Great Lakes. The Great Lakes contain a fifth of the world's freshwater and are a magnificent natural wonder. They are critical to our economy and the quality of life in my district and in many States.

The National Ocean Policy helps protect the integrity of the Great Lakes' ecosystem. However, this bill would undermine the National Ocean Policy and the ability of agencies to coordinate with States, local governments, and other agencies to protect these beautiful waters.

If we are to sustain our national, ecological, and environmental health, and its natural beauty and precious resources, we must protect the National Ocean Policy. That is why I support this amendment, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.

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