Madam Speaker, I'd like to yield now to the gentleman from South Carolina, our assistant leader, Congressman Jim Clyburn.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, it is with a very heavy heart that I rise tonight to honor and commemorate the life of a world leader, but more importantly, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a father, a brother, an…

I would now like to yield to the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands, Congresswoman Donna Christensen.

Madam Speaker, last night we lost a world leader, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a great leader who consistently brought light to human suffering taking place around the world and what we here in Washington, D.C., can do for…

I would now like to yield to the gentleman from North Carolina, Congressman Price.

Madam Speaker, I would like to yield now to the gentlelady from Florida, Congresswoman Brown.

Madam Speaker, may we request an additional 10 minutes? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain that request. (Mr. MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)

Madam Speaker, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

I would like to yield now to the gentleman from Indiana, Congressman Andre Carson.

Mr. Chairman, I couldn't agree with Mr. Gosar more on some of his presentation that the bureau would be able to expedite some of these projects, and they are working on that categorical exemption determination to be able to understand how…

Mr. Chairman, how much time remains? The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 18\1/2\ minutes, and the gentleman from Washington has 6 minutes.

Mr. Chairman, I would like to reiterate that we fully support the intent of the legislation without the exemption of NEPA stated on page 4, lines 12 15. And I must say that I have working relationships with some of my universities; and one…

I would love to be able to get some report on that, Ms. Sutley.

Mr. Chairman, this is a simple amendment striking out language in section 2, page 4, lines 12 15. It removes the exemption of the NEPA waiver for small conduits on Federal land. The proponents of this measure again will argue that FERC…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. {time} 1530 Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Ellison

I couldn't agree with him more. My only objection is the small portion of the NEPA waiver. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to my colleague, the gentleman from Massachusetts, Ranking Member Markey.

Mr. Chair, I yield myself 5 minutes. I do rise in support of the general premise--I repeat--the general premise of this legislation, but oppose the legislation as amended. I would like to mention that only 3 out of 15 Democrats support it…

I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, strike lines 12 through 15. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5…