Bud Shuster: “I claim the time in opposition, even though I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the…”

I am prepared to accept the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I have three more speakers. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton). {time} 1345

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…

I thank the gentleman from Alaska for offering this amendment. As always, the gentleman is looking out for the State of Alaska and also small and rural towns across America. So this is an important issue, and I thank my colleague for…