The dangers presented by such a careless mistake are unacceptable, and thankfully no one was harmed so the Army dodged a catastrophe in this matter.

Disastrously, recent incidents at Federal bioresearch labs have revealed lackadaisical methods used to inactivate anthrax, a deadly select agent.

However, and disappointingly, even with consciousness raised about the lab safety, bioresearch labs persist in questionable inactivation practices today.

I support H.R. 347 for my colleague, Congressman Royce.

This needs to be among our highest priorities for reforming the Select Agent Program.

Going back to a pre-Dodd-Frank world does not help U.S. competitiveness nor growth.

the record really underscores that it hasn't been, and that is why Congressman Richmond last year in the markup sought to remove that provision to prohibit sanctuary cities from receiving Federal law enforcement grants

the primary role of the Federal Government is to provide for the common defense, and the single-most important part of that is ensuring the sovereignty and integrity of our territorial borders.

I have to confess that I am more than just a little bit embarrassed that the American people have to see a congressional hearing dealing with the absurdity of the subject matter that we are dealing with today.

That, Mr. Chairman, is as shocking as it is shameful.

I will resist any temptation to gavel down any outbursts on this side of the aisle at this point.

I want to commend my colleague, Congressman Ellison, for looking at the issue of credit invisibility and looking at the possibility of helping improve credit accessing and inclusion, particularly for low-income Americans.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. Lummis).

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 845, the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act. In 2013, the Government Accountability Office released a report that recognized the importance of…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass bill (H.R. 845) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish in the Federal Register a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5883) to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or selling of livestock in commerce…

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 845, as amended…

Mr. Speaker, I want to again urge all of my colleagues in this Chamber to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr…