This week, we will see on the floor the Championing Healthy Kids Act. It will include a number of different reforms, which will include the Children's Health Insurance Program, the CHAMPION Act, and my bill, the CARE Act. We must increase…

I rise this morning because the House must continue its work to reform and reauthorize the FAA. We have got to pass H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act. Thirty years ago--30 years ago--the FAA identified the need to modernize or upgrade…

I support the 21st Century AIRR Act, H.R. 2997. This is something that needs to get done. We need to solve our problems for America's airlines and our passengers who are traveling across the country. This is a short-term extension, but we…

We are looking for the rule on this. We are looking for the implementation on this.

What is your ballpark on 'soon'?

Like most Members of Congress, I am very concerned about resolving the Carcieri decision in an equitable way for tribes.

Tribes need to be able to maintain their ability to have land taken into trust.

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 title IV, insert the following: SEC. 406. NEW MELONES RESERVOIR. The authority under section…

I would agree, and think that most tribes that come before this Committee also agree that much more needs to be done.

Oftentimes, due to budgetary scoring rules, GSA undergoes successive operating leases, also resulting in paying for properties multiple times their value over the long run.

Thank you for holding a hearing on this very important issue and this very bipartisan bill.

If GSA could utilize public-private partnerships like ground lease, leasebacks without needing to provide the total project cost upfront, would GSA be interested in pursuing such opportunities?