Bud Shuster: “It is now my privilege to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith), a Nebraskan.”

I thank the gentlewoman for offering this amendment. This amendment adds additional considerations to a GAO study that we have included in our bill. I believe looking at navigation safety is an important addition. Mr. Chair, I am prepared…

I thank the chairman for offering this amendment. This amendment clarifies the Army Corps' authority to provide assistance to regional coalitions under certain planning provisions. This is a good fix to the assistance program, and I am…

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for offering this amendment, the program that assists communities in their efforts to recover and adapt to severe weather and natural disasters. It is a solid amendment. I support the amendment and…