It should be noted here that the comprehensive opioid addiction grants in this bill have been increased by 360 percent since they were created in 2017. Of course, opioid abuse and addiction is a very big problem in this country, and…

A vote for this amendment is a vote to effectively decriminalize the action of crossing the border unlawfully. The passage of this amendment would directly undermine the sovereignty of the United States, and furthermore, if passed, the…

The goal of the Department of Justice is to house inmates in the least restrictive environment that is possible and at the same time provide safety and security for the staff, for the inmate population, and to the public in general. Just…

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I rise as the designee of Mrs. Walorski for the Walorski-Sewell amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by…

I would like to use my time to raise awareness that a correctly sized and properly configured maintenance facility to support and repair F-35 aircraft coming to the 187th Fighter Wing is needed very soon at Dannelly Field in Montgomery…

I do rise in support of the gentleman's amendment, and I appreciate his work on behalf of domestic manufacturing. This amendment would highlight the importance of the Department of Commerce antidumping duty and countervailing duty…

I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama will state his parliamentary inquiry.

If a Member quotes a reference to a newspaper that impugns the character of a Cabinet official, does that violate the House rules? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will not respond to a hypothetical question.

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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Sewell of Alabama The Acting…

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

I rise reluctantly in opposition to H.R. 3055, and but let me say that I appreciate the efforts of the majority in producing the fiscal year 2020 appropriations package that we will be considering today. As my colleague from New York…

As I mentioned, I do rise in reluctant opposition to the amendment. The U.S. Marshals Service's Federal Prisoner Detention account supports detention of all who are remanded to the custody of the Attorney General ahead of trial or…

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

Woman, I rise in support of this amendment that is offered by the gentleman from Florida. It is in human nature to explore. Wernher von Braun and his team in Huntsville, Alabama, designed the rockets that took us to the Moon. The Marshall…

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

I actually rise in strong support of this amendment. I certainly understand the concerns about potential misuse of Census data. Thankfully, misusing Census data is a felony. It is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and by a $250,000…

I claim the time in opposition. I am opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.