This is a simple, technical amendment that seeks to increase the maximum number of eligible entities authorized to participate in the competency-based demonstration project established by H.R. 3136 from 20 to 30. As a former member of the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, line 1, strike ``20'' and insert ``30''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 677, the gentleman from…

I appreciate the gentleman's comments. At this time, with America, we have so many opportunities before us, but we have to make sure that the people in our society, and the people that are coming through some difficult circumstances, have…

I would urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to read the amendment. It doesn't stop any group of people in any State or any coastal area in this country from working together to do the things they have to do to protect their…

I am pleased to introduce this amendment on behalf of my distinguished colleague and fellow member of the Natural Resources Committee, Representative Bill Flores of Texas. The National Ocean Policy, created under Executive Order 13547, was…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I respectfully disagree with the gentlewoman. The reason we have a deficit problem is because we are spending money we don't have, and this is a clear example of where we are spending money we don't have. Even under the most optimistic…

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 Alabama will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Cohen

This amendment seeks to strike all of the funding for the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program. This program, under the Department of Energy, allows the government to invest millions of taxpayer dollars in…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 19, line 12, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $1,789,000,000)''. Page 19, line 13, after the dollar amount…

Everywhere I go in my district, from the grocery store to town hall meetings, I hear the same thing over and over again. This President will not stay within the bounds of the Constitution of the United States or the laws passed by this…

I appreciate your attention to this matter. I look forward to working with you and Ranking Member Visclosky, as well as Chairman Rogers, as we move toward conference. The Navy has been unequivocal in its support for the LCS, and as you…

I was going to submit an amendment today regarding surveys on the red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, but instead, I rise to engage Chairman Wolf in a colloquy. I am pleased that the committee has recognized in its committee report the…

If the Secretary of Defense wants a more lethal, small surface combatant, he need not look any further.

I think you will agree that the fastest route to a hollow force is to increase requirements on our forces without providing the assets to complete the mission.

Last week I was sworn in as the newest Member of this body. As my very first legislative act, I have announced my cosponsorship of the American Health Care Reform Act, a bill that will repeal the destructive ObamaCare law and replace it…

It is my great privilege to represent the good and hardworking people of southwest Alabama. To my family--my wife of 33 years, Rebecca, and my children Patrick, Kathleen, Laura, and Colin--I thank you for your love and your support. To the…

I find it incredible that your office would feel like you have to play nice with the people you are investigating.