The executive order by the President is very straightforward. It basically says that the Federal Government shall reduce greenhouse gases, and he is using his appropriate authority as the administrative agent of our government to find ways…

I am trying to figure out where to start with this, because we are making progress. I guess the purpose of this amendment is to give this whole process a swift kick so we can actually do something that is absolutely necessary. The chairman…

My good friend from Idaho has it right. His bill ought to become law. And you did find a way to fund it: the same way we fund hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and the like--out of FEMA. {time} 2130 Good bill--by the way, I am a coauthor…

Despite the potential for a point of order and the amendment being out of order, it really, really is a good policy. While it may not come to a vote on this House floor, it certainly ought to come to the attention of the appropriators and…

My good friend from Idaho was so right and is now so wrong. But that is the way it is. When you have got the votes, you have got the votes. Nevertheless, this is really a very, very good program. I would encourage all of us--and…

To everyone here, this is one of those amendments that really becomes a talking point amendment, but this is something we need to talk about. Our colleague, a moment ago, raised the question of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In…

The chairman is quite correct. We do have a problem. We do have quagga mussels. We have this particular one, the water hyacinths, and there are other aquatic invasive species that are causing havoc throughout the United States--certainly…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $14,000,000)''. Page 18, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert…

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. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: In addition…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $4,010,000)''. Page 8, line 14, after the dollar amount…

In listening to the previous debate, I would certainly agree we have made great strides in America in accessing oil and gas, so much so that we have now become almost energy independent, all for the good. All of that has happened in the…

I thank the chairman. Certainly, the chairman understands the issues of water in California, as well as anyone does, and also understands that, in order for us to meet the current and certainly any future drought, we are going to have to…