As chair on the Committee on Economic Development, Emergency Management and Public Buildings, we recently passed a bill to sell off 200 acres in Tracy at fair market value. This is one property amongst many. Recently, the President signed…

It is the new amendment that is at the desk that corrects the printed amendment. The Acting CHAIR. That is the amendment that was reported by the Clerk. The gentleman may proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. As I was saying, the GAO identified three different reasons: GSA continues to build courthouses bigger than what Congress authorizes. Congress authorizes one thing, but then GSA goes out and builds not only something…

I have an amendment at the desk, amendment No. 27. 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…

This is a very simple amendment. This simply just prevents the funds from being used to divert vital resources to an unneeded Federal courthouse in Los Angeles. I have the distinct privilege of chairing the Subcommittee on Economic…

Thank you for yielding. As my friend from California completely understands, we can't reintroduce salmon in an area that isn't inhabitable by salmon. It's just not only a waste of money, but it's going to kill the endangered species. Why…

The amendment that I'm offering is intended to fortify the underlying appropriations bill. Under the bill, the National Marine Fisheries Service and this amendment seek to ensure that funding doesn't have a detrimental impact on my…

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 the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

H. Con. Res. 117 would authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 15, 2012. I'm pleased to be a sponsor of this important resolution. In 1962, May 15 was designated by President…

H. Con. Res. 118 would authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run that will be held on June 1, 2012. As in years past, the Torch Run will be launched from the West…

These important events help us to honor and remember the sacrifice of the members of law enforcement around our Nation that have made this ultimate sacrifice. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on…

Senate bill 1710 would designate the United States courthouse located at 222 West Seventh Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, as the James M. Fitzgerald United States Courthouse. Just last week, the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public…