The FAST Act is absolutely critical to America and our economy. I think everybody speaking here today laid out the many provisions. It is important to America. I would encourage my colleagues to all support this bipartisan, bicameral…

I thank the chairman for working with me on this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shed light on the issue plaguing our Nation's veterans. Specifically, there are an estimated 47,000 cremated veterans' remains that are…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 363, noes 64, not voting 6, as follows: [Roll No. 623] AYES--363 Abraham…

Again, I want to thank all the Members that have worked on this bill. I know that the two Members on the floor here are valued members of the committee. Again, I oppose the instruction because I believe it really--we have got a delicate…

This motion is to authorize a conference on H.R. 22. This bill helps improve our Nation's transportation infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the motion. The previous…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 371, noes 54, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No. 624] AYES--371 Abraham Adams Aderholt Aguilar Allen Amodei Ashford Babin…

I claim the time in opposition, although I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

This amendment is not in our jurisdiction. It is in the Energy and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction. I understand the Energy and Commerce Committee supports the amendment, so we support the amendment also. I yield back the balance of my…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I share many of the same conservative beliefs that my colleague from Florida has. This town is littered with agencies that don't belong here according to the Founding Fathers. Over time…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Yoder). The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 6 minutes remaining.

I am happy to work with the gentleman on the issue. I oppose the amendment, but I want to continue talking with the gentleman and working with him.

This has been 3 years in the making. When I first became chairman just about 3 years ago to almost the date today, one of my top priorities was to pass a multiyear surface transportation bill. I have had some people who lament and say: Oh…