Save the Liberty Theatre Act of 2021

Floor Speech

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Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I also rise in support, along with Chairman Grijalva, of H.R. 3197, the Save the Liberty Theatre Act, offered by Mr. Johnson of Louisiana.

Mr. Johnson's bill transfers a federally owned annex to the city of Eunice, Louisiana, so the city can complete critical renovations to the historic Liberty Theatre.

Transferring this annex will allow the park to replace the HVAC system in the adjacent Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and allow the city of Eunice to install a new HVAC system in the theater and perform other renovations that are currently hindered due to the Natural Park Services' ownership interest. This transfer will result in cost savings for the National Park Service and the taxpayer.

Madam Speaker, I commend Mr. Johnson for his work to save this important Louisiana landmark and building local support for his legislation. I urge adoption of the measure, and I hope that the Senate will take up this bill very soon.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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