Ken Calvert

Although the base bill already continues to support this program at the fiscal year 2018 level, I am happy to accept this amendment, as I have for the past 2 years. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentlewoman, and I must rise in reluctant opposition. I wish I could have worked with the gentleman on this amendment, but this amendment reaches a little too far and is inconsistent even with the Trump administration's…

I support the amendment. The National Academy of Sciences was established by Congress in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War to provide independent, objective advice to the Nation on matters related to science and technology. The Academy…

Now you know how it feels about California water. I got the drift of this thing. Mr. Chairman, I certainly appreciate the gentleman's interest on this issue and appreciate the variety of opinions about it. I thank the gentleman, as well as…

I appreciate the Dean of the House's amendment and his dedication to the sound management of natural resources on behalf of constituents in his State. Obviously, mining, and certainly placer mining, is unique to Alaska. Alaska certainly…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I certainly support her amendment. Under the previous administration, EPA proposed this stringent water regulation standard in Washington State without utilizing sound scientific data or…

I am happy to rise in support of the gentleman's amendment. This is another example of EPA overreach. It is my hope that my colleagues from Virginia and Pennsylvania can continue to work with the administration to find common ground on…

Our State Water Board is out of control. Our State Water Board is involved in a political operation to remove farming out of the State of California. This amendment would attempt to put a stop to the reckless State plan and continue the…

As you know, the House has spoken on this. In last year's conference report, we directed Fish and Wildlife Service to make this species among its highest priorities for consultation and permit processing. Obviously, the agency has not…

This bill is consistent with years past that provided robust funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Therefore, this is an initiative I can support and we accept. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

The fiscal year 2018 bill included $10 million for EPA to establish a grant program to provide funds to States and communities for lead reduction projects as authorized in the 2016 WIIN Act. I might also point out that we now have a WIFIA…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, EPA was directed by the President to take a second look at the methane rule promulgated by the Obama administration. In conjunction with that review, EPA attempted to provide the regulating…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I support this amendment. The root of the frustration with the Endangered Species Act is that species rarely get delisted, and people who are directly affected by a listing are condemned to a…

I appreciate the interest in our Nation's water infrastructure needs. Although this amendment does not do what the gentleman intends it to do, I think it is always important for Congress to have a clear understanding of what improvements…

I have no objections and urge adoption of the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

As the gentleman knows, I am a strong supporter of the National Park Service and the Historic Preservation Fund. While I have some concerns about the offset at the Office of the Secretary, this is a bipartisan amendment I can accept, and I…

Woman, at this time, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance) for the purpose of a colloquy.

To the gentlewoman, my colleague on the House Intelligence Committee, this is certainly an amendment I can accept. The gentlewoman and I have a history over the years of working together on this program, and I am happy to continue it…

I certainly agree with the gentleman that we have a budget problem. I served on the Budget Committee for a number of years and recognize the fact that we are spending too much money. However, if we take a look at the entire budget picture…

I support this amendment. I will work with the gentleman to address this issue with the United States Geological Survey and learn more about where this mineral occurs. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank Mr. Ruiz for raising this issue. I would like to offer and continue working with the gentleman and the Forest Service to amicably and productively resolve the situation.

While we may disagree on some issues, we are never disagreeable and we continue to work well together. Madam Chair, it is a good bill. I urge its adoption.

I appreciate the Member's interest in the New England Scenic Trail and the National Park Service operations generally. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

With the change of administrations, we were able to reduce the number of issues addressed in this bill, but some issues warrant continued congressional attention. WOTUS is one of them. Deciding how water is used should be the…

Certainly, I agree with the gentleman that hazardous fuel reduction is something that is extremely important. That is why we provide for a $30 million increase from last year's levels for hazardous fuel reduction in this bill. Second, the…