I thank the gentleman, and I rise in support of the amendment. Why? Because it states that if any fishery-related or agricultural job is lost as a result of this act, the bill will not be enacted. And I think that really sets down where we…

Public safety will have the tools to finally build out a critical nationwide interoperable broadband network and the inclusion of provisions to promote and fund Next Generation 911, which will enable the delivery of voice, text, photos…

The last time this committee authorized appropriations for the FCC was in 1990, before I came to Congress.

Last year, in the bipartisan pipeline safety bill that was signed into law, I worked with Chairman Upton to include language which requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which is called PHMSA, to complete a…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 14003(a), add at the end the following: (3) Ensuring public safety.--Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Markey The CHAIR. It is now in order…

These are not easy tasks, but they are essential to the economic well-being of our country.

You have really restored a great deal of faith in all of us.

In my view, we have to balance budget costs with smart investments.

if you want to know what is going on in the government and you want a clear, unbiased, nonpartisan, hard look at what is going on in every agency, just go to the IG inspectors and the work and the reports that they issue.

I want to thank you, not only for doing what you do, but with the--really a high level of integrity and commitment and dedication.

I think that this is one of the best panels that has been assembled on a given subject matter and it is highly instructive.