[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             PUGET SOS ACT

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend and cofounder of 
the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Representative Heck, for his 
partnership on the Puget SOS Act.
  As you heard from him, the Puget Sound is truly a gift that we need 
to restore and protect. Generations have enjoyed the ability to swim, 
fish, and dig for clams in this iconic body of water. They have built 
lives and made livelihoods on the Puget Sound.
  But for the millions of residents that call Puget Sound home and for 
future generations, we absolutely have to take action to fight for the 
Sound.
  That is why I invite my colleagues to sponsor the Puget SOS Act. This 
bill raises the profile of Puget Sound by naming it a nationally 
significant body of water. It enhances the Federal Government's 
coordination in addressing these issues. It respects tribal treaty 
rights. This bill is an important step.
  I look forward to continued work for Puget Sound. Our kids, including 
my two little girls, are counting on us.

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