[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      LOUISIANA IS STILL FEELING THE IMPACTS OF DEEPWATER HORIZON

  (Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, 6 years ago on April 20, 2010, 
the Deepwater Horizon exploded and resulted in the loss of 11 lives, 
destroying or disrupting many families, businesses, restaurants, and 
livelihoods of south Louisiana, which is known as the Sportsman's 
Paradise, profoundly impacting recreational and commercial fishing and 
oiling in my home State of Louisiana, over 600 miles of what is known 
as one of the most productive ecosystems on the North American 
continent.
  Mr. Speaker, since that time, countless hours have been invested by 
State, local, and Federal employees trying to help restore and recover 
the Gulf. It resulted in one of the largest settlements, in fact, the 
largest settlement, from a single company in United States history.
  Mr. Speaker, during the height of that disaster, we heard the 
administration, the President and others talking about the importance 
of this productive ecosystem. Yet, since that time, we have seen 
nothing but Federal actions to take funds away from restoring and 
protecting coastal Louisiana.
  Mr. Speaker, we are asking the administration to remain consistent 
and to honor those lives that were lost and to honor the coast of 
Louisiana.

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