Then I would just like to say that this has been an effort that has been moving forth. As we've said, we've had a lot of lapses in this program across the country. It's caused a lot of disturbances for folks who are trying to purchase new…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I would like to thank the chairwoman, Chairwoman Waters, for her hard work on this very important piece of legislation. H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, provides…

I rise to claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not necessarily opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from West Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I would like to address the gentleman's amendment really in the broader context of the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate. This is creating it within this bill, and I think in my opening statements I addressed this issue. It's creating…

Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition, although I'm not opposed to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from West Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I would like to thank the gentleman for his amendment. I raise questions about this amendment for the same reason that I raised questions about the previous amendment, and that is, you know, we are at a point here in our economy in this…

Thank you for that clarification. Reclaiming my time, I would just additionally say that I would think, through the continuing education of the real estate schools and the licensing boards throughout the different States who have these…

Mr. Chairman, I certainly understand. And I've had constituents myself who have been remapped and fallen into the flood plain and questionable areas a lot, to their frustration. And I understand the gentleman from Ohio's intent on his…

I would like to begin by saying to my friend from Mississippi, we have kind of had an ongoing discussion on this. I think he knows this is not a personal issue for me, but it is a very personal one for him, and I certainly understand that…

I rise to claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from West Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It's a busy time here.

I do firmly believe we can do better--and can do more--to protect our youth online.

Congress also has a critical role to play. If companies do not act to better address children's online needs, then Congress should.

I'll put my statement in the record, but I'd probably revise it to make it copy what Mr. McIntyre said.

I would like to thank Mr. Sessions for yielding me the time. I would like to thank our ranking member, Spencer Bachus, for his dedication to this issue. I would also like to thank the chairman of our full Committee of Financial Services…

I would prefer the administration take immediate action and not wait for legislation to grant a temporary waiver of the Jones Act.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to thank my colleague from West Virginia's Third Congressional District (Mr. Rahall) for offering this resolution, honoring the passing of our senior Senator, Senator…

Let me be clear. Employers whose negligence causes an employee or anyone else's death should be held fully accountable for the pain and the suffering they cause, regardless of where their death takes place.