PERSONAL EXPLANATION

On 2026-01-27, Representative Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-3) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. The speech addressed the environment. It referenced legislation: HJRES78.

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E75] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. HERBERT C. CONAWAY, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, on May 1, 2025, I was unable to cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``NAY'' on Roll Call No. 113. I strongly oppose H.J. Res. 78, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt''. If enacted this resolution would threaten the recovery of the Longfin Smelt which was listed as endangered in 2024 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is imperative that we allow scientific experts to manage and determine which species are able to be delisted or enlisted. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HJRES78