Yes, we believe it is. Prior to 2007, these projects were authorized. So, under that law, these things are authorized. They are not earmarked. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
Bud Shuster
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I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I believe this is a good amendment. I support it. This amendment sets guidelines for the scope of work under the section 408 process, which has been misinterpreted by the Corps of…
I will answer that. We believe the projects are already authorized. Back in 2007, in 33 United States Code section 2332(i)(2), it states there that ``all studies and projects carried out under this section from Army Civil Works…
I thank the gentleman from Iowa for bringing this good, bipartisan amendment to the floor. I have seen the pictures on TV of what is happening out there in Cedar Rapids, and our thoughts and prayers are with that community out there…
If Connecticut and Texas can agree on this, then Congress ought to be able to agree on this. I yield back the balance of my time.
I thank the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves) for his help in developing H.R. 5977 and for his hard work on developing and passing the FAST Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, which provides 5 years of funding for…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 7, line 14, after the dollar amount insert the following: ``(increased by $170,000,000)''. Page 13…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New…
Again, I certainly thank the chairman and my good friend from New Jersey for being a champion for our national defense, but I disagree. I think this does hurt our readiness because these are dollars that are obligated. These are projects…
Again, I have great respect for both the gentlemen from Indiana and New Jersey, but this, I do believe, does affect readiness. As I keep saying, these dollars are obligated. By cutting them, we will stop the flow of work once the fiscal…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3680, which is one of several initiatives being taken up by the House this week to combat the devastating opioid epidemic our Nation is facing. Every person…
This bill, as amended by the Senate, extends the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration programs and the revenue collection authorities for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund through July 15, 2016. The current FAA…