Aumua Amata Radewagen

Mrs. RADEWAGEN

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the bill under consideration.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1579, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act, commonly known as the NATIVE Act. This bill would require Federal agencies with recreational travel and tourism functions to include Indian tribes and tribal organization in management plans. Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior to report on how each Department is including tribes to develop Native American tourism plans to improve travel and tourism data collection. The U.S. Travel Association estimates that the tourism industry in the United States topped $220 billion in 2014. According to the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, there is growing interest in Indian Country as a tourist attraction. This bill would help strengthen coordination and collaboration between Federal agencies where tourism programs currently exist without requiring any new appropriations. By removing any silo systems within government, tribes can seek to seize economic opportunities. S. 1579 is the companion bill to H.R. 3477, sponsored by the gentleman from Oklahoma, Congressman Markwayne Mullin. I want to thank him for his hard work on this legislation. I include in the Record an exchange of letters between the chairman of Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on House Administration regarding this bill, and we thank them for agreeing to help expedite consideration of this bill today. House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC, August 24, 2016. Hon. Candice Miller, Chairman, Committee on House Administration, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Chairman: On July 13, 2016, the Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported S. 1579, Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act, by unanimous consent. This bill was referred primarily to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration and Energy and Commerce. My staff has forwarded the reported text to your committee for review. Based on this text, I ask that you allow the Committee on House Administration to be discharged from further consideration of the bill so that it may be scheduled by the Majority Leader. This discharge in no way affects your jurisdiction over the subject matter of the bill, and it will not serve as precedent for future referrals. In addition, should a conference on the bill be necessary, I would support your request to have the Committee on House Administration be represented on the conference committee. Finally, I would be pleased to include this letter and any response in the bill report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources to memorialize our understanding, as well as in the Congressional Record. Thank you for your consideration of my request, and I look forward to further opportunities to work with you this Congress. Sincerely, Rob Bishop, Chairman.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of S. 1579, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in observance of Asian- Pacific American Heritage Month. I extend my warm wishes to all Asian- Pacific Americans (APA), whose contributions to our society cannot be understated. From our unique culture, culinary practices and art, to the construction of vital infrastructure and contributions to science and technology, APA's have always been at the forefront of American innovation. We as Congress have the ability and duty to recognize these important contributions to our society, and it is my honor and privilege to do so. In 1977, Congress declared the first week of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage week; and in 1992 passed a resolution that set aside the entire month to recognize APA's and the many contributions that they have made to American culture, science and industry. As the Senior, APA Republican in Congress, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. I could not be more proud of the influence and contributions of those who came before me. It is their memory and sacrifices that drive me while performing my duties as the Member of Congress who represents American Samoa and I look forward to continuing the important work that they began. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in recognizing the many contributions that APA's have made to this great nation and I ask that we carry this spirit throughout the entire year.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the lifelong service and career of Mr. Vevesi Lemafa, a son of American Samoa. Vevesi, was born in Pago Pago American Samoa, and attended high school at Faga'itua High School, graduating in 1976. Following his academic career; longing to see other parts of the world, Vevesi joined United States Army in March of 1977, and attended Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. During Vevesi's time in the military, which spanned 15 years, he served several overseas tours in Germany, and Korea before separating at the rank of Sergeant in 1991. Vevesi, and his lovely wife Matautu E. Lemafa, who also served in the U.S. Army are the parents to three wonderful children; two sons, Evile and Vesi, and their daughter Meleane, as well as their grandson Vevesi TeToa Fiapa'i Lemafa. Following his military career, Vevesi and his wife Matautu continued their service to our nation, and were both employed with the Department of the Army as civilian employees. In his civilian role, Mr. Lemafa has served as the Administrative Officer and Human Resources Specialist for Schofield Barracks in Hawaii for 22 years, which combined with his military service, gives him a total of 37 years of federal service to our nation. As a member of the Mission Support Element (MSE)--Hawaii, under the Senior Commander of the U.S. Army Pacific Command, Vevesi has served as the Administrative Officer/Civilian Human Resources Specialist with the utmost honor, professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Vevesi has assisted managers of the Mission Support Element--Hawaii through his effective programming, and vast knowledge of the many facets of the civilian human resources program. Known to always go the extra mile when performing his duties, Vevesi's people-oriented style earned himself the reputation of ``the- go-to-man'' for his exceptional, customer-first-based service, and accurate analysis with a positive and ``can do'' attitude. Though Vevesi is retiring, those Mission Support Element employees who have worked with him have truly benefited through his selfless devotion to duty, and he has earned the respect and admiration of his command. Due to his truly remarkable and commendable service to our grateful nation, I want to also state my support for his nomination for the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, and wish him the very best on his retirement. God bless the United States and American Samoa.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, as we come together today to recognize the service of all who have served in our nation's armed forces, let us take a moment to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and could not be here today to join in the celebration. Let us also remember those young men and women who at this very moment are in far off lands, standing between the forces of oppression and freedom loving people everywhere. We must also not forget the sacrifices made by the families of our service members, who go long periods of time without seeing their loved ones, and often have to perform the duties of two parents, while the other willfully places themselves in harm's way for our grateful nation. As you know, our beautiful island, while small geographically in comparison to other states and territories, has the highest rate of enlistment into our nation's armed forces, a fact that I persistently remind Congress of. In fact, it is 10 times that of the states. This means that in American Samoa, today is just a little more special, and I want to personally salute all from our island who have served. May God continue to bless the United States and those who stand to protect her.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, first, I would like to thank Representatives Reichert, Schrader, Newhouse, and Coffman for their work in offering the amendment that will simply direct GAO to conduct a study on the impact of the recent West Coast ports slowdown so that we can avoid these costly slowdowns in the future. As we all know, the Nation's economic stability and prosperity are directly linked to our ability to import and export goods. In fact, 30 percent of the Nation's GDP stems from imports and exports, 30 percent. That is a large portion of the country's production. During the slowdown, many of our businesses struggled to maintain the flow of capital due to their inability to ship goods. Additionally, many of our retailers found it difficult to keep their shelves stocked due to the lack of incoming goods, causing revenue loss and even the shutting of some businesses. Now, just imagine if, instead of 30 percent, that number was 90 percent. Could you possibly imagine the devastation to the economy of even a brief slowdown? It would have been the biggest story of the year. Our constituents would have been camped out on our front steps demanding action from Congress. Well, let me tell you that, in American Samoa, that number is 90 percent. We rely almost solely on imported goods for our food and energy needs. The main revenue generator on our beautiful islands is the tuna canning industry, which comprises more than 85 percent of the island's GDP. This industry relies heavily upon their ability to ship their products quickly to the mainland and other nations. We must ensure that this does not happen again. This amendment being offered by my colleagues and me will take the first step in finding solutions to future slowdowns in the operations at our Nation's ports. I ask that my colleagues in the House support this bipartisan measure to ensure the continued flow of goods to and from our ports and the growth of our economy.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan).

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Chair, the amendment that I am offering together with my colleague from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan) brings rationality and logic to the allocation of Territorial Highway Program funds among the four smaller U.S. territories. At present, these funds are simply allocated as the Department of Transportation sees fit using a formula set back in 1992, I understand. That system may have been okay for the last 23 years, but now that I am representing the people of American Samoa, I want to be sure that Federal funds are distributed among the territories in a way that has some rational basis. I cannot say to my constituents that we just have to live with the way things have always been done. I want to say to them that the assistance we get from the Federal Government is based on our real needs. Madam Chair, I also believe that my constituents deserve to have their elected representative participate in decisions like the distribution of highway funds. We elected no one at the Department of Transportation where the decision is now made. The amendment that I am offering, however, does not override the experts at the Department. The amendment simply instructs the experts to use the data they have to set up an allocation based on objective, quantifiable measures that apply to all the territories. If it turns out that American Samoa gets less as a result of that, so be it. Whether it is road distance or traffic volume--whatever it may be--let the Department ground its decision in some transportation reality. That would be a responsible use of Federal dollars. Madam Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Chair, I want to thank the chairman and the committee for their consideration. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. I thank the gentleman from Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the unwavering dedication and years of exemplary service of House Speaker John Boehner to our great Nation. As the Delegate to the United States of House of Representatives from American Samoa, I am always honored to address the Chamber, even more so today, so that I can acknowledge the sincerity, kindness, and years of hard work of a man that I have known for over 20 years. As a man who has gone from the humble beginnings of a night janitor to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mr. Boehner is the perfect example of the American Dream fulfilled. It demonstrates that, with hard work, dedication, and a strong moral compass, one can achieve great things in our great Nation. From the humble beginnings of a child of 12 who used to sweep floors to second in line to the Presidency, not too shabby. I believe that the fact that he rose from very humble beginnings to the Speakership has made him the man and leader he is today, one who always made even the lowest ranking freshman feel at ease and included, and I thank him for that. While we all know of the many achievements that this man of the people has accomplished during his illustrious career and recognize his unquestionable dedication to our Nation, many do not realize just how kind, modest, and caring he truly is as a person. During a recent GOP retreat, I was able to spend a few minutes with the Speaker--or should I say my granddaughter Ella did. I had brought Ella, who is 2 years old, with me to the retreat so that I could spend some time with her during the breaks in between the activities. Well, let me tell you, Ella was mesmerized by the Speaker, and I am pretty sure he felt the same. They had a conversation that only the two of them seemed to understand, and Ella was just fascinated with this very funny man who was so kindly entertaining her. This short, but memorable, interaction is one that I know Ella will be proud to recount when she is older. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House rise and join me in saluting the 53rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, John Boehner, and also thank him for his unwavering dedication and outstanding service to our grateful Nation.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege for me to serve the people of American Samoa in the U.S. House of Representatives. My home district of American Samoa, an isolated group of islands, is 6 hours by plane south of Hawaii. Sometimes we jokingly refer to our three main exports as canned tuna, military personnel, and NFL players. Today I would like to talk about the canned tuna, though. Due to an oversight, the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which became law in 2007, contained language that stipulated that American Samoa must raise its minimum wage by 50 cents every 3 years starting in 2009 until it meets the Federal standard. Since that time, Congress has graciously granted two waivers to American Samoa which prevents them from having to institute the increase, and wisely so. Had Congress not granted the waivers, the effects would have been absolutely devastating to our local economy, of which the tuna canneries comprise 80 percent. When the Fair Minimum Wage Act was passed in 2007, American Samoa had two canneries on the island. As a direct result of the law and concern with future wage increases, in 2009, the day after a deadly tsunami struck our island, the cannery operated by Chicken of the Sea relocated to Thailand, causing thousands to instantly lose their jobs and hundreds shortly followed. In Thailand, Chicken of the Sea now pays their workers a mere $1.25 an hour and are rumored to be cutting wages further in 2016, while the workers in American Samoa are paid $4.76 an hour. While $4.76 may not seem like a large amount here in the States, one must realize that, in American Samoa, the cost of living is drastically different. Due to how the lands are owned and managed in American Samoa, there is actually no such thing as rent or a mortgage, items that often comprise up to one-half of a person's monthly expenses. Because our people do not have an expense for housing, $4.76 an hour goes much further than it would here in the States. While well-intended, the Fair Minimum Wage Act has placed the economic well-being of American Samoa in great jeopardy. No one would like to see the people of American Samoa prosper and have their wages increased more than I. However, this is neither the time nor mechanism for such a drastic increase, as it would surely be the proverbial nail in the coffin for the local economy, as the two canneries that are currently operating out of American Samoa have stated the strong possibility of having to leave our island because they simply would not be able to compete financially against their foreign competitors. One of these canneries just opened this year and is trying to establish a toehold in the region. Without the extension, this will be very difficult for them. Currently, due to many factors, the long-term continuity of the Pago Pago-based canneries is now threatened by reduced tuna deliveries and supply, which will negatively affect cannery production, impact cannery employment and support services, and could possibly destroy American Samoa's economy altogether. Past decisions by the United States Government have led to the current dire situation. In 2005, the U.S. Government agreed to reduce fishing opportunities by U.S. purse seine vessels on the high seas and within the U.S. EEZ. At the same time, the U.S. purse seine fleet contracted from 49 vessels in 1994 to 11 in 2007. This major shift in the management of the purse seine fishery should have been recognized by the United States Government as significant in terms of fleet operations and the impact it would have on American Samoa. Unfortunately, it seems that the territory was not considered. That same year, the U.S. allowed Taiwanese-built vessels to become U.S. flagged, thereby receiving the same benefits afforded under the South Pacific Tuna Treaty. These new vessels fish farther away from American Samoa and predominantly offload their catch in Thailand. In 2013, the U.S. Government agreed to pay a combined amount, from both government and industry, of approximately $90 million, while agreeing to further reduce the United States fishing effort on the high seas. After that, in 2014, the United States agreed to an inexcusable deal, to the detriment of American Samoa, reducing the amount of fishing days available in Kiribati waters to the United States fleet from 4,313 to just 300 days in just 1 year. Kiribati waters are typically the most productive purse seine fishing grounds in close proximity to Pago Pago. However, the American Samoa-based purse seine vessels are now forced to travel great distances, making Pago Pago canneries less desirable and increasing transshipping to foreign ports. In addition, the expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument and the high seas effort limit have further reduce the fishing grounds available to the American Samoa-based purse seine fleet, lending to the dire situation facing American Samoa's local canneries. These are waters that have been fished by our people for many centuries. Like other small island developing states and territories in the Pacific, American Samoa and the fishing industry it supports should be afforded special recognition, not crushed by the worst aspects of capitalism--and I say this as a devout capitalist. Until we begin to safeguard our fishery interests in the region, American Samoa's tuna fisheries will continue to wither, creating economic ruin in American Samoa, the other Pacific territories, and even Hawaii, leaving the United States as a passive observer in the world's largest tuna fishery, leaving other nations such as China to run roughshod over fisheries to the detriment of not only the people, but the environment as well. We must reverse some of the missteps the United States has taken over the years which have left the American Samoa economy in this highly vulnerable position. The closing off of large swaths of ocean, under the guise of national monuments, which cover thousands of square miles of traditional fishing grounds that our people have used for centuries, to the reduction in allotted fishing days that have gone from over 4,000 to under 500 in just 1 year, this is certainly not the time to put further pressure on an industry that is seemingly under attack from all sides, a local industry that operates at a loss in comparison to its competitors when it comes to labor, due to their longstanding relationship with the people of American Samoa, for which we are very grateful. Mr. Speaker, I have heard some concern about Congress continuing to kick the can down the road on this issue. To those, I extend willing and eager hands for cooperation and assistance in fixing the mechanism by which the wages are set in American Samoa. The playing fields between the United States and American Samoa are too drastically different to place on the same wage scale, and to keep American Samoa tied to the current standard is dangerous and irresponsible. It is my plan to use the time granted in the extension to work on a new mechanism for setting the minimum wage rate in American Samoa, and I happily encourage fellow Members to join me in this mission. If there is ever any bill that I introduce that I wish I could vote against, this would be it. However, while it is difficult, I also know that it must be done. Oftentimes, the things that are the most difficult are also the most important, and currently, there is no issue more important to the economic well-being of American Samoa than this. I respectfully and wholeheartedly ask my colleagues in both the House and Senate to support this legislation that is so absolutely critical to the economic stability of American Samoa.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Without it, Mr. Speaker, I am afraid we will be back here in just a few months trying to figure out a way to subsidize what is already the most economically challenged territory or State in our Nation. The tuna canning industry is all we have. There is no Coca-Cola or IBM. We have no Silicon Valley there to provide massive revenue and employment opportunity to the territory. There aren't numerous military and government facilities that provide sources of economic growth. We are not surrounded by fellow States that enable us to expand to other markets. All we have is the tuna industry, and we are grateful for them. So again, I graciously ask my fellow colleagues to support this unfortunate, yet essential, piece of legislation. If you cannot support it, all I ask is that you do not block it, because it would be absolutely devastating to our people. I want to thank Chairman Kline, Ranking Member Scott, and the committee staff for their assistance in getting this measure to the floor, as well as the numerous other staff and Members who put in many hours of hard work to get us here today.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to submit an article from the July 23, 2015 edition of the Washington Times entitled, An excuse for crushing kratom: The FDA's undue scrutiny is unscientific. (By Lloyd Billingsley--Thursday, July 23, 2015) Last year, Americans spent an estimated $374 billion on prescription drugs, up 13 percent from the year before. These drugs include OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet and others that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for sale without regard to their potential for abuse. Meanwhile, the ``potential for abuse'' was used for many years to block even a discussion of the possible medical benefits of cannabis. And now federal officials are using it again to attack another potential natural remedy, kratom. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), which derives from a tree that grows in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, has been found to reduce pain, lessen dependence on opiates (like OxyContin), and work as a mild stimulant. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers kratom a ``drug of concern.'' The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it ``dangerous.'' Last year, U.S. marshals, at the request of the FDA, seized more than 25,000 pounds of raw kratom in Van Nuys, Calif. The action, explained Melinda Plaisier, FDA associate commissioner for regulatory affairs, ``was taken to safeguard the public from this dangerous product.'' Ms. Plaisier called kratom ``a botanical substance that poses a risk to public health and has the potential for abuse.'' Kratom's potential for benefit was of no apparent concern. Edward Boyer, professor of emergency medicine and director of medical toxicology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, told Scientific American in 2013 that kratom blunts a patient's withdrawal from opioids ``awfully, awfully well.'' Dr. Boyer explained that kratom binds with serotonin receptors. ``So if you want to treat depression, if you want to treat opioid pain, if you want to treat sleepiness,'' kratom ``really puts it all together.'' It gives addicts access to a drug that effectively treats pain without causing respiratory problems. Oregon resident Paul Kemp occasionally uses kratom, he says, to ease back pain, help him relax and gain energy. Last year Mr. Kemp told reporters it was ``ludicrous'' for the FDA to stop the importation of kratom on the grounds that it ``may be'' dangerous, when FDA-approved products such as OxyContin are known to be dangerous. Likewise, FDA-approved Xanax and Valium are often abused, along with the ``psychostimulant'' Adderall, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What bothers the FDA, Mr. Kemp writes, is that kratom is being used very effectively as ``a way for America's prescription drug addicts to break free without experiencing the usually traumatic withdrawal symptoms that stop most victims of OxyContin and other opioids from getting clean.'' Edward Boyer, the toxicology professor, acknowledges that kratom can be abused, but ``speaking as a scientist, a physician and a practicing clinician, I think the fears of adverse events don't mean you stop the scientific discovery process totally,'' he told Scientific American. If big pharma isn't behind something, the attitude seems to be in Washington, legislators and regulators don't even want to talk about it. But talk and listen they should. Scientific research should continue. Federal and state officials need to be open-minded, see where the scientific research leads, and consider all the evidence--including the testimony of people like Paul Kemp who swear that kratom has helped them. Banning kratom or banning its ingredients, as Indiana has done, is the wrong message at the wrong time. A better option at this stage would be to let the voters decide, as California did in 1996 with medicinal marijuana. Let voters decide if Kratom should be banned--without proof-- as a dangerous menace, or whether individuals suffering from withdrawal pain and other maladies should be free to make their own informed choices.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Chairman Miller for introducing this important legislation that will increase accountability in the VA. For too long, our veterans, including the large number I represent in American Samoa, have been subjected to improper treatment, long wait times, and other serious matters that have yet to be addressed. This commonsense legislation, of which I am proud to be a cosponsor, will enable the VA to hold those who do not perform their duties accountable, which will surely lead to better services for our veterans. No longer should our veterans come second to lifelong bureaucrats who have gamed the system while our veterans have suffered. I want to be clear that I believe the vast majority of those VA employees who serve our veterans do so honorably and are dedicated to making sure that those they serve are awarded the services and benefits they have so rightfully earned. However, it is clear that there are some bad apples in the VA, and we must not let them continue to ruin the bunch. Mr. Chairman, I want to, once again, thank Chairman Miller for his work on this bill, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1138, introduced by my good friend, Congressman Michael Simpson of Idaho, would establish new recreation and wilderness areas and release 154,000 acres of wilderness study areas back to multiple use in central Idaho. This area, which is predominantly Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service land, is home to world-class scenery and attracts thousands of outdoor recreationists, including snowmobilers, hunters, backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, outfitters, and campers. The bill also conveys several Federal parcels to local counties and cities to be used for a variety of municipal purposes. Congressman Simpson has worked tirelessly on this issue for the last decade. I encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1138. I reserve the balance of my time. House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC, June 9, 2015. Hon. Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: On April 30, 2015, the Committee on Natural Resources ordered favorably reported without amendment H.R. 774, the Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015, by unanimous consent. The bill was referred primarily to the Committee on Natural Resources, with an additional referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. I ask that you allow the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to be discharged from further consideration of the bill so that it may be scheduled by the Majority Leader. This discharge in no way affects your jurisdiction over the subject matter of the bill, and it will not serve as precedent for future referrals. I understand that our staffs have worked out some additional language that affects provisions in your jurisdiction for the Floor, and I pledge to incorporate this language when we get to that point in the process. In addition, should a conference on the bill be necessary, I would support having the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure represented on the conference committee. Finally, I would be pleased to include this letter and any response in the bill report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources to memorialize our understanding. Thank you for your consideration of my request, and for your continued strong cooperation between our committees. Sincerely, Rob Bishop, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1138) to establish certain wilderness areas in central Idaho and to authorize various land conveyances involving National Forest System land and Bureau of Land Management land in central Idaho, and for other purposes.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the bill under consideration.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson) the author of the bill.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.