Jeff Denham

I don't believe the $3 billion is a real number.

GSA is not learning from past lessons, and that is what should have every taxpayer concerned.

I think the answer is we hold them accountable, from the top down, which is why I am glad that Mr. Diaz-Balart is here.

I understand that the $6 billion in stimulus money may not have been prioritized correctly.

If you can sense my frustration and outrage, it is not partisan.

I would like to thank this first panel for your testimony today, and specifically Representative Diaz-Balart for your efforts not only on the State level but the fact that you are able to save your State money and save lives.

It is certainly my hope that this part of the process has moved along just as quickly so that West Virginians can soon receive the full measure of help they so badly need to recover from this devastating storm.

I look forward to Jimmy's testimony and the other witnesses this morning on how risk assessment, planning and construction may help reduce further damage and limited some of the turmoil caused by the massive power outages.

I want to thank our witnesses and, in particular, Representative Diaz-Balart, former Republican ranking member of this subcommittee and a leader on these issues.

Why encourage mitigation in building codes? As a Member from California, I know firsthand the difference building codes can have in saving lives and reducing costs.

While I am grateful that the administration acted so expeditiously and I commend FEMA for the manner in which they have reacted to this circumstance, as well as many others in the past, this declaration has opened the way for the public…

Thank you sir. Thank you for yielding. I would agree that the President can come up with more money if he feels that he wants to transfer more stimulus dollars, or we may have another vote, depending on another allocation or appropriation…

Sir, you are correct. And now the voters are two-thirds against the bill by several different polls.

This is a bill that I am proud to sponsor.

As Congress, if in this bill we stipulate that none of the funds can be used for high-speed rail, then none of the funds can be used for high-speed rail. I mean, it's a very simple mandate for the Governor: Use the money where it was…

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…

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 Offered by Mr. Landry

No dispute here on whether or not this bill has any mention of high-speed rail. I would agree. There is no mention of it. And I won't even dispute here tonight whether the President wants to spend more on high-speed rail or whether the…

I will just close by saying that I can appreciate the gentlewoman from California's passion on this issue. I, too, see the great ports of California and throughout the Nation and the need to have an overall freight policy, and I look…

This motion instructs conferees to the surface transportation reauthorization conference to agree to several provisions in the Senate bill relating to freight policy. As I'm sure you're aware, the conferees and their staffs have been…

This is a very simple amendment. It just basically says, at the end of this bill none of the funds may be used for high-speed rail in California. California has a project that was supposed to cost $33 billion. The voters in California…

Prepared statement on H.R. 3640

This will also create increased recreational activity in the area and agricultural benefits. Furthermore, if a Wild and Scenic River designation is made by congressional or administrative action, we should be able to adjust those…

First, let me thank the chairman for not only allowing all of these bills to come up, but doing it in a very transparent fashion, allowing debate from both sides of the aisle and amendments from both sides of the aisle. This truly has been…

Members, the recent Memorial Day weekend and now the ever-escalating high unemployment numbers remind us of how many veterans are out of work and of how many who will be returning home to no jobs. For the last year, I've worked on the…