Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's Member Day:
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Member of Congress Witness Hearing for the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee.
Today we will hear from Members of Congress on pressing issues ranging from concerns about offshore drilling, funding wastewater infrastructure, to supporting the National Estuary Program.
The Members testifying today represent the interests of both Republicans and Democrats, from cities and rural areas all over the country, facing a broad array of challenges.
Before we begin, I will briefly touch on the hearing logistics. I would like to remind those in the audience that Committee Rules prohibit the use of cameras and audio equipment during the hearing by individuals without a House issued press credential.
We have a full schedule with 16 Members testifying today. So, in the interest of time, each witness will have 5 minutes to present testimony and we will be using a timer to keep us on track. After we hear each testimony, members will have an opportunity to ask questions.
And with that, I’d like to turn to my friend, Mr. Joyce, for his remarks.
Source: U.S. Department of HCA
