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Henry E. Brown, Jr.

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September 22, 2010
Brown's Fiscally Responsible Legislation to 'Stamp Out Extinction' Passes House for Second Time After Senate Approval
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC). The bill, H.R. 1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, creates a semipostal stamp to raise funds by the public for conservation projects for endangered keystone wildlife species including African and Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, great apes and marine sea turtles. Upon passage, Congressman Brown made the following remarks. Full Story »

February 24, 2010
Brown Joins South Carolina Fishermen in Protest Against Fishing Bans
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) joined fishermen from South Carolina for the United We Fish Rally on Capitol Hill. The rally included thousands of fishermen from across the East Coast who gathered in Washington to protest recent fishing bans on red snapper and shallow-water grouper and urge lawmakers to pass the Transparency in Job Loss from Fishery Closures Act of 2010, a bill authored by Brown that seeks to prevent future job-killing fishery closures across the South Atlantic. Full Story »

February 23, 2010
Brown Introduces Legislation to Save Jobs in Coastal South Carolina
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) introduced the Transparency in Job Loss from Fishery Closures Act of 2010, H.R 4634. The bill calls for an evaluation of the economic impact of the recent fishing ban on red snapper and shallow-water grouper and aims to prevent future closings of fisheries across the South Atlantic. Full Story »

December 7, 2009
Brown's Fiscally Responsible Legislation to "Stamp Out Extinction" Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC). The bill, H.R. 1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, creates a semipostal stamp to raise funds by the public for conservation projects for endangered keystone wildlife species including African and Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, great apes and marine sea turtles. Upon passage, Congressman Brown made the following remarks.  Full Story »

December 4, 2009
Brown Says Red Snapper Ban is Irresponsible and a Job Killer for Coastal South Carolina
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) stated the Administration’s decision to impose a six month ban on Red Snapper fishing throughout the Southeast U.S. coast represents irresponsible and job-killing legislation for the region. Full Story »

October 30, 2009
Brown and First District Resident Work to Protect All Coastal Recreational Fishermen
WASHINGTON, DC - While presiding over this week’s Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Resource Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) invited one of his constituents, Captain Mark Brown, to testify in the proceedings. Full Story »

September 9, 2009
Brown Stresses Importance of Domestic Aquaculture Expansion to Create Jobs in Coastal South Carolina
WASHINGTON- During today’s hearing on the future of domestic aquaculture, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), Ranking Republican on the Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, was joined by his constituent Bill Cox, Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Seafood Alliance, to address the rapidly growing need for domestic sources of seafood. At the hearing, Congressman Brown made the following remarks: Full Story »

July 28, 2009
Brown Applauds Passage of Bill Benefiting South Carolina Sea Turtles
WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), an ardent advocate for coastal wildlife conservation, applauded passage of legislation he sponsored to add new tools to assist in the conservation of marine turtles, including South Carolina’s loggerhead sea turtles, and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. After passage of H.R. 509, the Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act, Brown issued the following statement: Full Story »

June 11, 2009
Over 30 Conservation Organizations Join Brown in Push for Passage of Multinational Species Conservation Funds
WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) received the support of The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and more than 30 other organizations representing millions of American hunter conservationists when they sent a letter yesterday to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, urging them to support H.R. 1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Brown and previously championed by Jack Hanna, the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Full Story »

May 15, 2009
Hanna Joins Brown in Pushing for Passage of Species Semipostal Stamp Act
Washington, DC- This week, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) was joined by Jack Hanna, the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and a few of his animal ambassadors, in support of the swift passage of, H.R. 1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Brown. Following Hanna’s visit to his DC office, Congressman Brown, made the following statement: Full Story »

May 11, 2009
Brown Backs Recreational Boating Business
WASHINGTON, DC- As the representative for 75% of South Carolina’s coastline and many of the state’s recreational and commercial boaters, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) is a proud original cosponsor of a resolution recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States. Following the resolution’s introduction, Congressman Brown made the following statement: Full Story »

May 6, 2009
Brown & First District Constituents: "Stamp Out Extinction"
Washington, DC- During this week’s Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife hearing, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC), invited two of his constituents, Whit McMillan of the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston and Doc Antle, founder of TIGERS in Myrtle Beach, to testify in support of two pieces of legislation he drafted: the Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009 and the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, respectively. Full Story »

April 23, 2009
Brown Offers Support for Horry County Fire Victims
Washington, D.C. - After hearing the news of the catastrophic Horry County fire that has destroyed over 40 homes, 8,000 acres and continues to burn in parts of the county today, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) made the following statement: Full Story »

April 23, 2009
Brown Stands Against Further Job Loss
WASHINGTON, DC- This week, at the Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC), spoke in strong opposition to legislation that would seriously damage the pet shop industry and put hundreds more Americans out of their jobs. During the hearing, Congressman Brown made the following statement: Full Story »

March 3, 2009
Brown Leads Effort to Preserve South Carolina's Civil War Battlefields
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC), a member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, made the following statement after the House passed legislation Tuesday encouraging the private sector to preserve, conserve and enhance nationally significant Civil War battlefields:  Full Story »

January 15, 2009
Brown Pushes for Mandate for Marine Turtles
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) reintroduced legislation that will reauthorize 2004 legislation which was created to assist in the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. Brown, an ardent advocate for coastal wildlife conservation, issued the following statement about his proposed legislation: Full Story »

September 26, 2008
Brown Works to Preserve South Carolina's Civil War Battlefields
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC), a member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, made the following statement after the House passed legislation late Wednesday night to provide financial assistance to preserve and protect Civil War battlefields:  Full Story »

September 16, 2008
Brown Pushes Mandate for Marine Turtles
WASHINGTON, DC -  Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), the Ranking Republican on the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Oceans and Wildlife, has recently introduced legislation that will reauthorize 2004 legislation, created to assist in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries. Brown, an ardent advocate for coastal wildlife conservation, issued the following statement about his proposed legislation: Full Story »

September 10, 2008
Brown Urges Continued Oyster Bed Research and Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC),  Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Oceans and Wildlife, heard testimony on the status of oyster restoration that is currently being done in the Chesapeake Bay and along the coast of South Carolina. After the hearing, which was aimed at investigating why federal and state restoration efforts have not been more successful, Brown issued the following statement: Full Story »

July 22, 2008
Brown Vouches for Boaters
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC), the representative of 75% of South Carolina’s coastline and many of the state’s recreational and commercial boaters, made the following statement today after the House sent to the White House legislation that would permanently prevent recreational boaters from being subject to efforts to regulate “incidental discharges” such as deck wash: Full Story »

July 10, 2008
Henry Brown Works to Preserve South Carolina's Civil War Battlefields
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC) joined his colleagues on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands during a legislative hearing on H.R. 2933, the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act.  Congressman Brown, an original co-sponsor of the measure and member of the Subcommittee, made the following statement after the panel’s hearing: Full Story »

June 5, 2008
Brown Receives 'Friend of the Coast' Award
 WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (S.C.) received the American Shore and Beach Protection Association’s (ASBPA) Friend of the Coast Award for his steadfast commitment to our nation’s coasts.  Full Story »

May 16, 2008
Amistad Sails Into Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC – The Freedom Schooner, Amistad, visited the port city of Charleston as part of Harbor Fest 2008, and Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (S.C.) joined with other dignitaries in welcoming the tall ship as part of Harbor Fest 2008.  In addition to the replica of the famed 19th century two-masted schooner, the Schooner Virginia, the Corwith Cramer and the Spirit of South Carolina participated in the maritime celebration.  In today’s welcoming ceremony, Brown noted: Full Story »

April 17, 2008
Congressman Brown Fights for Clean Beaches in South Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – Late yesterday, Congress unanimously passed the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act. The bill included language co-written by Congressman Brown that would ensure that tourist destinations receive sufficient funding under the Environmental Protection Agency’s beach water quality monitoring programs.  Full Story »

December 5, 2007
200th Anniversary of NOAA Honored by Congress
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H. Con Res. 147, a bill authored by Congressman Henry Brown recognizing the 200th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its predecessor agencies. Full Story »

November 1, 2007
Congressman Brown Fights to Ensure Clean Beaches
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure adopted language co-written by Congressman Henry Brown to ensure that tourist destinations receive sufficient funding under the Environmental Protection Agency’s beach water quality monitoring programs.  This program tests beach water for disease causing pollutants and notifies the public of these test results, ensuring that beach goers have a safe, healthy and enjoyable visit.   Full Story »

September 25, 2007
Brown and Graham Applaud Passage of WRDA
WASHINGTON - Today, Congress passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 which will provide for significant improvements to our nation’s water resources and water infrastructure.  Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr., and Senator Lindsey Graham voted with a strong bipartisan majority to pass this critically important legislation.  Brown was a member of the Conference Committee tasked with reconciling the differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill.  The bill authorizes more than $76 million for infrastructure projects in Charleston and the Grand Strand. Full Story »

September 24, 2007
Congress Honors Brookgreen Gardens
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Brown was joined by his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing a resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of Brookgreen Gardens.   Located in Murrells Inlet, the popular South Carolina landmark is designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.  Full Story »

July 26, 2007
House Unanimously Passes the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Henry Brown was joined by his colleagues in passing H.R. 2400, the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act.  This legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Madeline Bordallo from Guam and Congressman Henry Brown was the lead Republican sponsor of the legislation. Full Story »

July 25, 2007
Congressman Henry Brown Named a Conferee on the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman John Mica (FL) named Congressman Henry Brown a conferee to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) conference committee.  Different versions of WRDA passed the House and the Senate earlier this year and now enters a conference committee to reconcile these differences before it can be presented to the President.  Following the announcement, Water Resources Subcommittee member Brown said: Full Story »

July 17, 2007
Ranking Member Henry Brown's Statement from Hearing on 'The National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007'
WASHINGTON, DC – The Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans held a hearing on the National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007.  If enacted, this legislation will serve as a blueprint for all future aquaculture projects in federal waters. The following is an excerpt U.S. Rep. Henry E. Brown, Jr.’s (R-SC) statement from last week’s hearing: Full Story »

June 27, 2007
Don't Get Trashed at the Beach This Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC - Although many South Carolina beachgoers will be looking to the sky this July 4, the Clean Beaches Council is encouraging everyone to take a moment and look down at the trash collecting around their feet. As part of the fourth annual National Clean Beaches Week, June 29-July 5, the council aims to raise awareness of the threats facing our beaches and to increase public responsibility and stewardship of public beaches around the country. Full Story »

June 6, 2007
Graham, Brown, Wilson Announce $2.3 Million for Coastal Management in South Carolina
WASHINGTON-  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representatives Henry Brown and Joe Wilson today announced the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will receive a $2,316,000 grant to help administer its coastal zone management (CZM) program. Full Story »

April 24, 2007
Congressman Brown Introduces Resolution in Support of National Seafood Month
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC-01) introduced H. Con Res. 125 which recognizes the health benefits of eating seafood as part of a balanced diet and supports the goals and ideals of National Seafood Month. Full Story »

February 26, 2007
Congressman Brown is Primary Co-Sponsor of Clean Beaches Resolution
Washington, Feb 26 -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) joined with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to introduce a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture. Full Story »

February 1, 2007
Congressman Brown Named as the Ranking Republican Member on the Natural Resources' Subcommitee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Ocean
Washington, Feb 1 - Natural Resources Committee Ranking Republican Member Don Young (R-AK) today announced that Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) has been named the new Ranking Republican Member on the Committee’s Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans for the 110th Congress. Full Story »

Fisheries Management Bill Passes House Dec 8, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr., (R-SC), made the following statement on the passage of the Stevens-Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance Legacy Act of 2006, (H.R. 5946). "As the Representative of 75 percent of South Carolina's coast, I am proud to support this... More

October, 2006 Newsletter Oct 27, 2006  -   It's time to adjust the clocks as Daylight Savings Time ends for another year. On October 29th at 2:00 a.m., clocks should be turned back one hour. The next adjustment will occur on March 11, 2007. The earlier start is a part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Secretary of Energy will re... More

Brown Supports the United States Steel Industry and South Carolina Workers Oct 17, 2006  -   Congressman Henry Brown, Jr. (SC-1) testified today before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. in support of the U.S. steel industry and its plants and workers in South Carolina. Congressman Brown urged the Commission to maintain trade measures against illegally dump... More

Brown Honored for Outstanding Voting Record on Pro-Growth, Pro-Job Issues Oct 6, 2006  -  Representative Henry Brown (R-SC-1) has been awarded the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition of his continued support of American manufacturers and a pro-growth, pro-job agenda. The NAM Award is presented to members of Congres... More

Congressman Brown Helps Secure Patrol Boat for Midway Fire Rescue Oct 2, 2006  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) today presented a new on-water patrol vessel to Midway Fire Rescue. The craft will enhance surf rescue capabilities on Waccamaw Neck's waterways and coastlines this year, particularly around the Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach and Debordieu areas. Thi... More

September, 2006 Newsletter Sep 29, 2006  -   September has come (and almost gone) and the fall sports schedule is in full swing. In Washington, we are working to complete many outstanding legislative issues. It appears that we have been most fortunate in avoiding a serious storm, thus far in the 2006 Hurricane Season. I'll continue t... More

Brown Introduces Resolution Supporting National Seafood Month Sep 26, 2006  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) today introduced H. Con. Res. 479 which supports the goals and ideas of National Seafood Month. National Seafood Month is commemorated every October. "This month-long celebration highlights the importance of seafood as part of a healthy diet," Brown ... More

Henry Brown Supports 25 x '25 Initiative Sep 20, 2006  -   Congressmen Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) has indicated his support for a resolution that calls for a new national renewable energy goal: 25 % of the nation's energy supply from renewable sources by 2025. "We must take bold steps to reduce our dependency on foreign sources of energy," Brown ... More