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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Wisconsin, and 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 (before the short…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

The amendment before the House would bar the use of funds in contravention of existing Federal requirements for meaningful consultation and coordination with Tribal communities related to the activities that would impact them. I do believe…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

(Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

The amendment before the House increases funding for the Peer Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program by $5 million. Our colleague Mr. Hastings has worked closely with Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts, Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania, as well as…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the gentleman's amendment and thank him very much for offering it.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I would like to start by expressing my appreciation for how Chairwoman Granger has conducted the business of this subcommittee. Her abiding priority has remained the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of every man and woman in uniform…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I appreciate the gentleman's amendment. I agree with everything he has said relative to the value of the program. But I would point out to my colleagues that, in our bill, we include $145 million for directed energy and railgun weapon…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I understand I have the right to close. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is correct.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

Again, I would agree with the gentleman as far as the progress our adversaries are making, our shared concern about making sure we make progress. But, again, I would point out there remains, in fiscal year 2018, $96 million of unobligated…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I rise as the designee of the gentleman from Florida and have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 32, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I would certainly agree with the assertion of the gentleman who offered the amendment that the relationship our country has with Pakistan has been difficult, but I am opposed to the amendment because maintaining a relationship, no matter…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

I would simply acknowledge the seriousness in which the gentleman from Texas has offered his amendment, the concern we share, which, again, I believe is recognized in section 9016 of the bill. Mr. Chair, I ask our colleagues to oppose the…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 26, 2018

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana has 3 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Trey Hollingsworth
@treyhollingsworth· IN· Jun 25, 2018

I thank the chairwoman for hosting this very important Special Order, and I am so glad that we are talking about the tremendous benefits that we have seen from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed just over 6 months ago. During the last 6…

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Jim Banks
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Jun 25, 2018

I thank my friend, Chairwoman Brooks, for her attention to the positive effects of tax cuts on our Nation's economy, especially back home in Indiana. Mr. Speaker, when this body was debating the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we were told that 3…

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Jackie Walorski
@jackiewalorski· Republican · IN· Jun 22, 2018

I thank Chairman Brady for all of his work. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support for the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It includes my bill, the Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act, that passed the House…

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Larry Bucshon
@larrybucshon· Republican · IN· Jun 20, 2018

I thank Mr. Olson and Mr. Johnson for hosting this Special Order. Manufacturing is a key industry that helps drive Indiana's strong economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, Indiana manufacturers exported $33.78…

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jun 20, 2018

I thank the distinguished Senator from Delaware for his naval service and for his concern for veterans. It is a pleasure to serve with him. Amendment No. 2926 Mr. President, as marines, we tend to make interservice jokes when we are in the…

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