Ken Calvert: “I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Van Orden). The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.”

For 20 years after the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the United States maintained a significant military and diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. As part of that effort, we asked the people of Afghanistan to trust the United…

this amendment strikes all funding for the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid account. The funding is used by DOD to assist during humanitarian disasters. The funding is also used when specialized DOD experience is needed, such…

The bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act is desperately needed to better manage our forests in California and across the country. Wildfires are an unfortunate part of our lives. We were just reminded of this horrific reality in the greater LA…

I urge my colleagues to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania). All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment…