I too urge adoption of the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers, so at this time, I would just urge adoption of this en bloc package and yield back the balance of my time.

This amendment demolishes the good order and discipline of the military and should be rejected. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the…

I, too, urge adoption of this en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This amendment would prevent the Department of Defense from receiving reimbursement under the Economy Act for support provided to other Federal agencies in firefighting or disaster response. I support an all-of-Government approach to…

Again, I oppose this amendment and urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…

This amendment creates an existential threat to the good order and discipline of the military. A servicemember may seek an order from the U.S. district court demanding a status update or final action within 180 days after any supervisor or…

This amendment completely undermines the existing contractor debarment processes at DOD. Federal contractors and subcontractors are already required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. There are already tools to bring…

This amendment would prohibit Congress from receiving unfunded priority lists from service chiefs and combatant commanders. These are the individuals responsible for executing U.S. military operations around the world. It is critical that…

This amendment would prohibit funding for the W-87-1 nuclear warhead and attempt to life extend the Minuteman ICBM. In practical terms, this amendment is a backdoor attempt to kill the U.S. ICBM program. We have heard time and again from…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

This amendment completely undermines the existing contractor debarment processes at the DOD. Federal contractors and subcontractors are already required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. There are already tools to bring…

I point out that this $37 billion that was added in a bipartisan fashion in the committee does not even meet all the unfunded requirements that were submitted to Congress by the Defense Department. Like all Americans, our servicemembers…

I restate my opposition to this amendment, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

I oppose the gentleman's amendment. It allows some of the most hardened terrorists in U.S. custody a platform to publicly broadcast their message. Our military commissions process at Guantanamo Bay has already been substantially delayed…

I urge all Members to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois…

The report required in this amendment is well intentioned, but the preference against incineration chooses sides on destruction technology. We want to make sure the DOD destroys PFAS material using whatever technology performs the best and…

Again, this amendment undermines the military commissions process and gives hardened terrorists a public platform. The Biden administration has opposed this. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of…

This amendment would rob Congress of critical information we need to keep our servicemembers safe. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

the United States military should not be a social engineering experiment.

It fails to keep pace with record inflation.

the budget falls far short of providing our warfighters the resources they need to carry out their mission.

the President's defense budget proposal is woefully inadequate.