    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H864]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                            FIRED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

      (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute.)
      Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the story of a Federal
    scientist in Oregon who was recently fired by Donald Trump and Elon
    Musk.
      In Oregon, we experience seasons with drought and wildfires, and
    lives depend on accurate research of water sources. Mr. Speaker, 60 to
    70 percent of usable water in both Oregon and Washington comes from
    mountain snowmelt, which is a critical water source in the West. It is
    vital to farmers, forests, and every community I represent.
      The scientist was with the Department of Agriculture's Oregon Snow
    Survey.
      Here is what he said:

           My job was to collect tangible data from the snowpack which
         could be used to determine a community's yearly water budget.
         I am completely heartbroken to have lost my position with the
         USDA.

      Mr. Speaker, these reckless firings are not just devastating to
    dedicated scientists who have chosen to work in public service, they
    also endanger Oregonians and people across the country.

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