First of all, I want to thank my close friend from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), who not only called the House to order but who has been an extraordinary champion of transit systems for years, especially of Washington's metropolitan transit…

It is disappointing to me that my colleague and friend, Senator Coons, is not available for us to do this jointly.

address barriers to industry progress and pass Senator Moran's and Senator Coons's MLP Parity Act

As you just heard from Senator Moran, the use of MLPs and REITs would give renewable energy developers access to much greater pools of capital, and they would no longer have to pay scarcity prices.

Woman, I would like to thank Chairman Latham for his work in crafting this appropriation bill to fund our Federal transportation and housing programs. This already difficult task was made more difficult because of the House's adherence to…

Reclaiming my time, again I would like to thank the chairman for his commitment to our Nation's veterans. I believe that he and I recognize that, just as it is critical to support our troops in the midst of combat, we must also ensure that…

Woman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Kansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

the need for economic growth remains one of the most pressing and challenging issues we face today in our country. Unfortunately, over the past decade economic growth has been stagnant, creating difficulties for small businesses, for…

I thank the gentleman from our Judiciary Committee for yielding. And I want to say to my very good friend from Florida, the chair of the Defense Appropriations Committee, whom I greatly respect, I'm afraid there's a misunderstanding. This…

We just approved $260 million in the defense authorization bill for Guantanamo. In addition, we approved another $186 billion to construct a new temporary facility, almost half a billion dollars, in addition to what we're now spending…

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. 100 Offered by Mr. Amash The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I rise as the designee of Mr. Nugent to offer the Nugent amendment. Parliamentary Inquiries

The amendment I offer this evening clarifies and confirms the scope of two programs that Mr. Snowden illegally exposed while sitting in a hotel room in Communist China. First, the amendment clarifies that under section 702 no U.S. citizen…

I am happy to yield 3 minutes to the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Ruppersberger).

I would just like to correct a couple of things. This legislation is not a fig leaf. It is intended to clarify some things that have been said, some beliefs that people hold, about what section 215 authorizes and what section 702…

There is no benefit. The cost is great. Let us get around to closing Guantanamo as soon as we can.

Across the world, people of certain faiths live in fear of government persecution every day. Saied Rezaei, a leader of the Baha'i religion, used to advocate for gender equality and universal education in Iran. In 2008, he was arrested on…

If the United States of America is incapable of successfully holding a dangerous inmate, then we are all in a world of hurt, Guantanamo or no Guantanamo.