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 VIII, add the following new section: SEC. 845. REQUIREMENT TO SET ASIDE WORK FOR LOCAL…

I raise this point of order not necessarily out of concern for the unfunded and unmet mandates, although there are many in this bill. I raise this point of order because we have one of the very few opportunities to actually talk about one…

I raise a point of order against House Resolution 276 because the resolution violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act. This resolution contains a waiver of all points of order, which includes a waiver of section 425 of the…

I think the gentleman from Texas missed the point entirely. It is not about mileage. It is about giving local contractors the opportunity. The offer I made to my colleagues on the right, my Republican colleagues, is put this amendment…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am delighted to hear that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle agree there is a problem. I would suggest to them that we put this amendment into the bill so that we have the opportunity…

I am shocked, absolutely shocked that my Republican friend isn't standing firm for small businesses in their communities. Would you like 61 or 60,000 miles? Whatever it is, we want the small contractors to have a shot at it. Be happy to…

There is much in this bill to recommend, particularly the way in which it deals with the men and women that are in arms, the support that they need, the benefits that they require, and the care that they require following their missions…

I find myself in opposition to the underlying bill and the amendment. You just heard a very cogent argument. I don't understand why we ought to have ignorant doctors. It doesn't make any sense to me. Abortions are sometimes necessary for…

I thank you so very much, Ms. Jackson Lee. You have been a leader in all of these issues over these many, many years and speak wisely and legislate very wisely on that. The tax issue out there is one that just always befuddles me. It…

I thank you very much for that. You just reminded me of last night at 2:30 in the morning, the House Armed Services Committee completed the markup that is moving out of committee, the National Defense Act. We do it every year. Seven…

You talk about innovation and new things. Last week, I was out in my district talking to manufacturers. One company is called Bridgelux--``lux'' I think is light, bridge lighting to the future. They make LED lights. The kind of things that…

We are talking about what America thinks was yesterday, and you are telling me it's the fastest growing?