Ken Calvert

I just want to note that this bill provides $10 million above the President's request for Superfund Enforcement and $12 million above the fiscal 2018 enacted level for the entire Superfund program. We attempted to find middle ground on…

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…

In light of the catastrophic hurricane season last year and the fact that we are already in the midst of another hurricane season right now, I suspect there is additional relief needed for the territories in the weeks and months ahead. So…

I thank the gentleman, and certainly we are prepared to accept the amendment. I understand the gentleman's overall goals to continue funding for the AML pilot consistent with the fiscal year 2018 enacted bill that provided the funding for…

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.

I thank the chairman. Madam Chair, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).

I was happy to support the gentleman and accept the prior amendment, but this just goes too far. I couldn't agree with the gentleman more that the Federal obligations for construction in Indian Country far outweigh the amount of money we…

While I certainly have some concerns about the offset, I am able to support my recent classmate's and colleague's amendment. As the gentlewoman knows, this bill has a strong history of supporting underrepresented communities, including…

I support the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It is my understanding that the United States Geological Survey is in its early stages of discussing temporary spaces but that, eventually, the United States Geological Survey may have to develop a long-term solution for the Hawaiian…

We can accept the gentleman's amendment. The committee takes invasive species threats seriously. We spent a lot of time on Asian carp in our committee in prevention efforts throughout the bill. It is a bipartisan effort. Everyone is very…

I thank the gentleman for bringing this issue to our attention. Invasive species, pests, and diseases have wreaked havoc across the Nation and continue to do so. I know that the emerald ash borer has been a tremendous pest throughout a…

I am happy to accept the gentleman's amendment and to work with the rest of my colleagues to address a need for funding to battle the spread the harmful invasive species. I support an ``aye'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to what the EPA is doing at the border to improve water quality, but I think it is important to note that the bill already provides $10 million for the program, equal to the fiscal year 2018 level, and…

I am happy to accept the gentleman's amendment and work with him and the rest of my colleagues to address the public safety and justice construction needs in Indian Country. The ranking member and I have worked very closely together in…

I am happy to continue to work with the gentlewoman from Texas on this program and others, and I have no objection. Madam Chair, I urge adoption of the amendment, and 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…

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…

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

The gentleman and I have a history over the years of working together to support HBCUs. I thank the gentleman for working with me on this issue and with the ranking member, and I urge the adoption of this amendment. Madam Chair, I yield…

I thank the gentleman for the time. Mr. Chairman, I also rise in opposition to the amendment. As the gentleman mentioned, the bill already includes a $1.5 million increase for the Inspector General which is the amount that was requested…

One thing I want to make a point of, and because obviously this deficit is a problem. Everybody recognizes that. Seventy percent of all our spending today is nondiscretionary spending, 70 percent. When I came to Congress 26 years ago it…