Robert Aderholt

The FCC has approved the operation of very large constellations of commercial satellites in low earth orbit...

By the way, I am proud that the subcommittee was able to work together under the chairman's leadership to restore the VORTEX Southeast funding in the 2020 House bill.

I think it is imperative that we win this race to deploy 5G technology.

So $1 billion. Okay.

We will not tolerate budget requests that have the effect of hurting science and STEM education in this country.

Our members on both sides of the aisle recognize that research investment spurs innovation and innovation drives the economy.

OSTP ensures that the United States is pursuing the most effective interagency research initiative and investing in cutting-edge industries.

It is important for the committee to hold these oversight hearings, and better understand our agencies and programs under our jurisdiction.

I appreciate the chairman's support for NASA funding and how we can continue to make that happen.

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition, but I don't oppose the amendment. I think that this is a very important issue, and I think this needs to be dealt with. Increased funding to reduce the sexual assault kit backlog is very important, so we…

I claim the time in opposition, but I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Cleaver). Without objection, the gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It should be noted here that the comprehensive opioid addiction grants in this bill have been increased by 360 percent since they were created in 2017. Of course, opioid abuse and addiction is a very big problem in this country, and…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection the gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

If a Member quotes a reference to a newspaper that impugns the character of a Cabinet official, does that violate the House rules? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will not respond to a hypothetical question.

I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama will state his parliamentary inquiry.

I actually rise in strong support of this amendment. I certainly understand the concerns about potential misuse of Census data. Thankfully, misusing Census data is a felony. It is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and by a $250,000…

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

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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Sewell of Alabama The Acting…

I claim the time in opposition. I am opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

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

Of course, the President's budget proposed $7.2 billion for the census for fiscal year 2020 if I am correct?

I have a feeling the electronics they will use then will be different from what we use today.

Well, all of us as Members, we talk to groups, you know, constantly, whether they be groups from our constituencies that are in Washington or back in our districts.