Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018.

Protecting the maritime jobs of the hardworking Washingtonians in the second district of my State, including at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, is a priority of mine. The passage of this legislation supports U.S. maritime defense policy and sustains a strong domestic shipbuilding industry. It is a win as well for the hundreds of men and women at Dakota Creek Industries, which is a key contributor to our regional economy.

I appreciate the coordination with Senator Cantwell, Senator Sullivan, and Representative Don Young as we have worked for a year and a half to find a path to save the hundreds of jobs at DCI.

I also want to thank my friend, Frank LoBiondo. It is fitting that this bill is named for him, as he is a champion of all things transportation. He has worked tirelessly for the people of New Jersey, the people of his district, and for the people of this country to ensure that we have an infrastructure system in this country that works for all of them.

It has been an honor to serve with him for nearly two decades, and I will miss the work of Representative Frank LoBiondo.

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