Where is the social justice to large Hispanic communities in the Central Valley, like Porterville, that are now forced to use government showers that are brought in, or water that is now being trucked in?

I will continue to work on predation legislation as we move water bills forward.

We are pissed off. We have people that are out of jobs. It is affecting our entire community.

This Administration continues to talk about social justice. Where is the social justice in our area with the high unemployment?

If our goal is really to protect these fish, fish over the people in our community, then shouldn't we at least have the programs in place, the legislation supported by the Administration?

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), my good friend, as we both recognize an amazing life of a good friend and acknowledge and honor the life of this personal friend and beloved community leader, Rich Smith. He was a loving…

I thank the chairman for giving me time to speak on the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. This is an important piece of legislation that will reform the STB to work more efficiently to better regulate the railroads…

It is so bad that we don't allow school buses on this. We have passenger cars as well as trucks--trucks that carry goods through Modesto and through our community--yet it is unsafe for school buses and our kids. This much-needed bridge…

First of all, I appreciate the opportunity to have been a conferee on this important piece of legislation. This piece of legislation was a bipartisan effort between not only Republicans and Democrats in the House, but as a conferee who has…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title I of Division A, insert the following: SEC. __. FEDERAL AUTHORITY. (a) In…

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 California will be postponed. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. Aguilar The Acting CHAIR. It is…