Mr. Chair, not only does this amendment cut $1 billion from vital programs in FY19; it will leave future Congresses with at least a $6 billion shortfall. That is not the appropriate way to spend our taxpayers' dollars. The Navy is not…

Mr. Chairman, in closing, I urge the rejection of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney). The question was taken…

Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Wittman) having assumed the chair, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Acting Chair of the Committee of…

Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's desire to provide additional funding to research illnesses that affect veterans of the Gulf war. The committee is committed to ensuring that our servicemembers, their families, and veterans…

Mr. Chairman, I understand the department supports this program and will request funds for it in the future budget request. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition, but I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for his attempt to highlight the importance of this critical research requirement. The Army is responsible for studying how a quantum network may provide enhanced capabilities for command and control and…

Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition, but I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition, but I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Jody B. Hice of Georgia). Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. McSally The CHAIR. It is now in…

Mr. Chair, the defense POW/MIA Accounting Office performs tireless work to track, locate, and recover our fallen heroes, and I thank them for their continued efforts. Like my colleague, I support this important program. That is why the…

Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Walberg) having assumed the chair, Mr. Poe of Texas, Chair of the Committee of the Whole House…

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Soto). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment…

Mr. Chairman, the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is a youth development program that works to improve the life skills and employment potential of our youth through military base training and supervised work experience. Like my…

Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition, but I don't oppose the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Lowenthal The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part A of House Report 115-783.

Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I appreciate the gentleman's concern to provide adequate funding for arthritis research. I am a strong supporter of funding in this area. Each year, Congress provides funding for medical research through…