WASHINGTON (State)
Amendments
Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]
Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]
Bills and resolutions
Courts: modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Kennewick Irrigation District (see H.R. 6652), H7742 [3AU]
Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]
Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR] (see H. Res. 769), H1507 [9MR]
Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]
Mount Cleator: designate (see H.R. 7367), H10510 [20DE]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3100), S4281 [20JN]
National Nordic Museum: designate (see S. 2857), S2724 [16MY] (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]
National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]
Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see S. Res. 596), S5424 [26JY] (see H. Res. 1037), H7725 [26JY]
Roads and highways: require economic review and agreement by Washington (State) and Oregon Governors before allowing collection of tolls on Interstates 5 and 205 between such States (see H.R. 6673), H7756 [17AU]
Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 677), S6816 [11OC]
Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 5742), H3885 [9MY]
Letters
Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]
——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]
——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]
——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]
——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]
——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]
——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]
——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]
——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]
——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]
——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]
——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]
——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]
——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]
——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]
——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]
——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]
——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]
——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]
——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]
——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]
——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]
——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]
——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]
——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]
——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]
——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]
Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]
——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]
Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]
Victims of gun violence, S1697 [14MR]
Motions
Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]
Remarks in House
Burien, WA: anniversary, E223 [26FE]
Corps of Engineers: Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration program funding, H4830, H4831 [6JN]
Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Kennewick Irrigation District (H.R. 6652), H10305, H10306 [19DE], E1123 [3AU]
——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]
EPA: prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation in Washington (State), H6505, H6506 [18JY]
Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]
——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]
Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]
Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]
Housing Development Consortium: anniversary, E1101 [27JY]
Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]
——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]
——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]
——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]
Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5604–H5607 [25JN]
National Orca Protection Month: observance (H. Res. 959), H5753 [27JN]
Native Americans: protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]
——— recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, E1151 [14AU]
Okanogan, WA: Virginia Grainger Elementary School first grade class recipient of President’s Environmental Youth Award, H9542 [16NO]
Orca Awareness Month: observance, H5701 [26JN]
Oregon: decision to impose tolls at the Washington State line, H2029 [22MR]
Public schools: tribute, H1614 [15MR]
Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute, E1357 [2OC]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H91 [10JA]
Trombley, Aaron: Washington State Trooper of Year award recipient, H4212 [18MY]
Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]
Yakama Nation Treaty: anniversary, H4984 [8JN]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]
Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]
Moran, Brian T.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 3100), S4293 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]
National Nordic Museum: designate (S. 2857), S3264, S3265 [6JN]
Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (S. Res. 596), S7528 [12DE]
——— settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]
Reports filed
Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]
Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6652) (H. Rept. 115–1082), H10335 [19DE]
Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]
Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]
In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Jayapal: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–876), H7720 [26JY]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]
National Nordic Museum: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2857), S2876 [23MY]
National Nordic Museum Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2857) (S. Rept. 115–303), S4965 [16JY]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 2857) (H. Rept. 115–931), H8106 [10SE]
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]
Resolutions by organizations
Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]
——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]
——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]
——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]
Statements
Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]
H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]
H.R. 1791, Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act, H5604–H5606 [25JN]
H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]
H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]
H.R. 6652, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Kennewick Irrigation District, H10305 [19DE]
S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]
S. 2857, National Nordic Museum Act, S3264 [6JN]
S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]
S. Res. 430, support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr., S1633 [12MR]
S. Res. 596, recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, S5428 [26JY]
S. Res. 677, tribute to Seattle Storm (basketball team), S6823 [11OC]
Tributes