I thank the chairman of the full committee for having us on the floor today to talk about S. 2155. I have heard all of this cold water from the opposition today, but this is the definition of bipartisanship. Sixty-seven votes in the…

I just wanted to point out that I know we all know that Pittman-Robertson funds come from sales of ammunition and firearms.

I just want to say this amendment ensures that we prioritize the long-term health of our forest and we equip the Forest Service with the tools they need to execute a plan. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support the sustained health…

I thank my friend from New York for yielding and compliment him for his leadership on this topic. Just like rebuilding our transatlantic relationship on NATO and our partners for military work and just like our work in exporting energy…

My amendment is simple. It calls for the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to report back on the progress they are making to address the problem of catastrophic wildfires, a problem that has continued to get worse year…

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 subtitle E of title VIII, insert the following: SEC. 85__. REPORT ON WILDFIRE, INSECT…

I commend the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Herrera Beutler) for her leadership on this issue. Mr. Chairman, the amendment that is at the desk directs a portion of revenue from stewardship contracting toward individual counties for…

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 part III of subtitle C of title VIII, insert the following: SEC. 8334. ANALYSIS OF ONLY TWO…

This bill, again, does not sidestep any environmental activity. It just simply says that we have to evaluate the do-nothing option and what the effects to the forest are from that. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Arizona…

This amendment does not sidestep NEPA, it does not weaken NEPA, it just simply says you have to evaluate the alternative of doing nothing. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton).

the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency is not as old an office as some others in the President's Cabinet, but it is no less important. The Director's job is to provide the critical information on which the President's national…

If there is any truth to that, it should certainly be looked into.

Different topics. But the President knows that there was no collusion in the campaign and he has been quite clear about this.

The president weighed in is any father would.

Look, this is something that we fully expected. The President is very used and ready for tough negotiations and if they want to meet we'll be ready and if they don't, that's OK, too.

Today I rise to recognize the 2018 winners of my office's Educational Award Program. Each year, my office recognizes students who have shown their continued dedication to excelling academically, leading in their schools, and improving in…

this is National Police Week, a time for recognizing the men and women in law enforcement who serve and protect our Nation. National Police Week is a solemn occasion to honor those who tragically lost their lives while serving in the line…

The United States will look at what North Korea has said independently and continue to coordinate closely with our allies.