of the national ocean policy. it also allows coordination between federal agencies, to make sure they are working in a collaborative manner to improve our oceans' health. this bring all stakeholders together, including conservationists, fishermen, scientists, shipping companies, and those who live and work in our ocean communities. and it will allow them to have a voice in finding solutions for effective management of our oceans. healthy, sustainable ecosystems and economic growth are not mutually exclusive. that is why we need to make sure we strike this harmful rider. i urge my colleagues to support this amendment. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the time is expired. the chair recognizes the gentleman from idaho. mr. simpson: i would just say, the usurpation by thed a stra -- by the administrative branch over congress happens with both republican and democratic administrations. i remember someone standing up and saying, well, if congress won't do it, i have a pen and a phone. this is congress surrendering our responsibility. and even though you might like the outcome of what they do, it is the wrong thing to do. and congress needs to stand up at times and take back our responsibili