I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), a most thoughtful and strong spokesperson on protecting our environment and people's health.

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to my friend from Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth), a champion for people's health, for wildlife and the environment, an outspoken critic of destructive mining practices, and the sponsor of the Appalachian Communities…

I yield the gentleman an additional 2 minutes. Mr. DeFAZIO. The Obama administration leased out 2.1 billion tons of coal in the Powder River Basin in its first term. That is twice what the Bush administration leased in the 4 years before…

The other side speaks about technicalities. Is it a technicality to fail to consider the negative impact on wildlife and the environment? Is it a technicality to ignore the harmful health effects for people living in communities near…

We adults ask students to be model citizens, to devote themselves to their studies, and to become tomorrow's leaders. But what is our message when their leaders can't even ensure a school building that passes code inspection? Every day…

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 New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 11 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is…

May I ask the time remaining on each side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 3 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I thank the Chair. I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), who is a leader of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Caucus and a cosponsor of this amendment.

Sportsmen are among the first to notice the effects of our changing climate as changes in seasonal distribution of game and diminished natural habitats becomes more evident. As the climate continues to change, we will experience worse…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE IX--CLIMATE CHANGE SEC. 901. AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF…

I thank the gentlelady. Now, instead of taking up critical issues, we are here today considering a radical bill that failed several years ago. It has been resurrected by the majority so that they can continue their war on women and their…

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 New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Flores The Acting CHAIR. It is…