The fact is we know we can do this. We can get a good appropriation bill. We can make surgical cuts and we can agree on those surgical cuts. But let's not try to put together a dump truck that includes in it every possible controversial…

This amendment would stop EPA from identifying coal ash as hazardous waste and, therefore, prevent any regulation of that waste. The fact is that coal ash contains dangerous contaminants, such as mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, and we know…

The Noem amendment would prevent the EPA from updating air pollution standards for dangerous soot pollution. The Clean Air Act requires that EPA revise the limits on this type of harmful pollution when new science tells us it's necessary…

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 title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

How much time do I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 15 seconds remaining.

With 30 seconds remaining, I think I should let the gentleman from California conclude his remarks. I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I thank the gentlelady. I won't take but 30 seconds. Just to mention the fact, I've been around long enough to recall when money was requested for the Vice President's mansion when Dick Cheney was living there. That money was provided…

We all agree that we all need to be financially responsible with regard to the Federal budget, but this continuing resolution already substantially reduces funds for every single agency of the government. A freeze in civilian pay for…

Reclaiming my time, the point is, NOAA's objective is to sustain the fish supply so that these fishermen will continue to have jobs--not just now but in the future and for their children and grandchildren. That's NOAA's objective. That's…

Well, the point is we have three agencies responsible for this permitting function. They weren't necessarily working together. Now, they're working together. We have a memorandum of understanding. They know that their goal is to strengthen…

How much time do I have remaining, Mr. Chairman? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 30 seconds remaining.

May I inquire how much time we have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 3 minutes. The gentleman from Florida has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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 Virginia will be postponed. {time} 1930 Amendment No. 497 Offered by Mr. Matheson

I yield myself the balance of my time. This is very important. We talked to the general counsel at the Department of Agriculture. Mr. Goodlatte is wrong on this. He says--his amendment says none of the funds may be intended to fund EPA…

At this time, Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) for a unanimous consent request. (Mr. SCOTT of Virginia asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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 Kansas will be postponed. Amendment No. 515 Offered by Mr. Bishop of Utah

How much time is remaining, Mr. Chairman? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.