what a great time of the year-- county fairs, State fairs. The weather is changing. People are getting outside more. It is not quite as hot in most places. Parents have smiles on their faces because their kids are going back to school…

I am pleased this afternoon to commend Mr. Francisco J. Collazo of Grant, AL, for his contributions to our great country and to the State of Alabama. Born in 1931 in Puerto Rico, Mr. Collazo joined the Army at 15 years of age. He had an…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 420. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I call up my amendment No. 5418 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Shelby] proposes an amendment numbered 5418 to…

my amendment requires that the Secretary of the Interior--requires that he complete, or she, pending coal lease applications under the Bureau of Land Management. I believe we cannot allow the Biden administration to block the mining of our…

A lot will be watching this hearing today and listen to what you say because they are very interested.

I have never seen two more passionate about their job of the future, and love of our country.

Americans across the country are canceling their vacations, watching their 401(k)s shrink, and they are worrying about their week's grocery bill. Families are making very tight budgets, and they are having to stick to them because the…

I said, 'Mr. President, we're--we're not doing much work here right now because they just took our Vice President out.'

Mr. President, we're--we're not doing much work here right now because they just took our Vice President out, and matter of fact, I'm gonna have to hang up on you. I've got to leave.

He called--didn't call my phone. Called somebody else and they handed it to me.

I thank the chairwoman for the opportunity to come and talk about this legislation. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition. It has been noted this morning, the legislation that we are considering today doesn't just reverse the Supreme…

I thank the chairman for his leadership in this endeavor. This is a very important piece of legislation, a very bipartisan product, and I hope that our colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join the chairman and I in giving final…

I intend to support the en bloc package even though it is not in our jurisdiction. At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa), my friend and colleague.

I intend to support this package, and I urge its adoption. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

This amendment would repeal what was unanimously inserted into the NDAA during this year's markup. The underlying bill currently contains a floor of 400 deployed ICBMs. This is the minimum STRATCOM says it needs to deter both Russia and…

I have no further speakers, so at this time, I would just urge adoption of this en bloc package and yield back the balance of my time.

This amendment would rob Congress of critical information we need to keep our servicemembers safe. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House…