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“PERSONAL EXPLANATION” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E394 on April 24, 2020.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS
of florida
in the house of representatives
Friday, April 24, 2020
Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, had I been present for roll call vote No. 103--providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, I would have voted YEA on the measure.
Furthermore, had I been present for roll call vote No. 104--making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year end September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, I would have voted YEA on the measure.
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