[captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the chair on this vote, the yeas are 89 and the nays are 341, the amendment is not adopted. The the Unfinished Business is request for recorded vote on number 45 printed in part f house report 118216 and proceedings were postponed and the clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 45 printed in house report 118216 offered by mr. Perry of pennsylvania. The chair a reported a recorded vote has been ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a twominute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house
Good morning, i call this hearing to order. We will hold a hearing on the impact of federal environmental regulations and policies on American Farming and ranching communities. The discussion here today is not about the value of environmental regulations but about how some federal regulations can be inflexible, antiquated, duplicative and ultimately harmful to american agriculture, a critical part of our nations economy. Members of this committee should work to ensure environmental laws are strong and effective without being overly burdensome. This is often a difficult task. The United States is blessed that our ecosystems require different kinds of stewardship to remain healthy. In wyoming we have an abundance of prosperity and in forest, a variety of mountain habitats. Wyoming ranchers and farmers are familiar with the ecosystem and its need. This is where they work, live and invest their energy. Farmers and ranchers are the original stewards and understand landscapes and watersheds
Screeria nigeria. And later, a look at turkeys role uhamid the violence in syria, iraq and yemen. Wednesday the Senate Agricultural hearing held a hearing. Along with officials from the agriculture, treasury and Commerce Departments. Topics include the opportunities and challenges of expanding trade with the island nation. This is 2 hours and 10 minutes. Okay. Just quiet down. Let it go. Let it go. I was going to say that myself. Sure got quiet. Good morning the committee will come to order. I call this meeting of the Senate Committee on agriculture, nutrition and forestry to order. At the beginning of this congress, i was extremely hopeful that trade would be one area to work to find an agreement. I still maintain that hope. We certainly hope thats the case. Were working very hard in the finance committee to make that happen. Tomorrow, will mark up the promotion bill. That allows our negotiators to garner the best deal possible for american exporters. Tpa is good for agriculture. And
See this restriction lifted. I think i can remind you hopes not a strategy and were hopeful that you all hopeful that you all will take the concern that is being expressed today about al import back to your smaller groups as you discuss opportunities going forward. Weve long been concerned about the extension of credit for ag transactions and trade. Hopefully i think tomorrow were going to try and take a move in the right direction. I think you guys have highlighted the number one thing that we think we can deal with, which is 908. I personally support lifting the embargo entirely. However, that may be a bridge too far for this congress. So weve got to take these baby steps. With that, i have a couple specific questions for you, under secretary. To date, the federal checkoff dollars have not been used with promotion for trade with cuba. Loose reasoning, i think almost an assumption, is that this is due to the language of tsra which precludes the use of any United States assistance incl
To do what they can to level it will Playing Field. For american exporters and the jobs connected with that. I yield. Let me say i want to thank my colleagues for their participation today. I have great for respect for both of you. Ive known you for a long time. I want everyone to know that i recognize there are passionately held views on both side of these issues and these debates. I wish we could report a tpa bill you nanunanimously. Its clear were not going to be able to do that. We create a product and a process on this legislation thats bipartisan. So far i think we really have been successful. I think most people would agree with that. I really want to thank senator widen for his help on this effort. Its been a very difficult one for him as it has been for many of my colleagues on the democrat side. I think its very important that we move forward and let the committee function properly. Im looking forward to even more lively discussion and debate tomorrow. I have tremendous respe