The Russians are cheating on the INF Treaty. That does not mean we should compound the first problem by creating a second problem. Don't make a bad situation worse. Our energy and focus should remain on diplomacy and multilateral efforts…

This amendment provides an additional $9 million to address one of the Army's top unfunded priorities, future vertical lift. The funding would allow the Army to speed up the acquisition timeline for the replacement of the Black Hawk…

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I appreciate the perspective of the gentlewoman as well, and I would point out that, during the day today, I have risen in opposition to two different nuclear policy issues that would increase spending…

I appreciate the gentleman in this regard, and I share his concerns. I would simply point out for the Record that, in the committee's markup, we have increased funding for this, before the gentleman's amendment, by 24 percent over last…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for raising this important issue. The committee recognizes the urgent need to invest in trusted foundries, advanced microelectronics cybersecurity, and manufacturing capabilities that will translate our…

I simply want to take the time to thank my colleague for the work he is doing to advocate and advance knowledge of our Nation's youth on the rights and duties of citizenship. Again, I thank him for his work. Madam Chair, I reserve the…

Woman, I understand I have the right to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

We are moving very close to the conclusion of debate on this portion of H.R. 2740, and my good friend ranking member Mr. Calvert and I would not be here without our staff. They have been exceptional, and I do want to thank them: Ariana…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I commend the gentlewoman for her work with the committee to make all of us aware of the lack of support that our veterans are facing on the space-available flights. I am happy to report that, because…

As the designee of the gentleman from Texas, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 223, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced…

I thank the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson), ranking member of the committee, and I was interested in listening to this conversation. I would really respectfully ask the Member to respect the district which I represent. I am not talking…

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 division E (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. _. Each amount made available…

Woman, I was proud this year to lead the Republican Study Committee's effort in creating and drafting our own budget as part of the Budget and Spending Task Force. I gathered together with several of my colleagues, coming from different…

Woman, in total, the Energy and Water Development division cost the American taxpayers $46.4 billion. That is a 4 percent increase above the fiscal year 2019-enacted level. Specifically, the division includes $23.3 billion for nondefense…

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 Indiana will be postponed.

The contrast here couldn't be any clearer. We have so many young people who are watching us in the gallery today. At home, I have three daughters who are aged 9, 7, and 6. If we don't do something about a $22 trillion national debt today…

My amendment would apply a 14 percent reduction in the amounts made available for this division. However, it is important to note that this amendment would not apply to amounts made available for the Department of Defense and would have no…

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 division D (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. _. Each amount made available…