Ken Calvert

As I mentioned, so long as sage-grouse are not under imminent threat of extinction, cooperative conservation must be given a chance to work. That is why this bill maintains a 1-year delay in any decision to list the sage-grouse along with…

I want to thank Chairman Rogers for his leadership and support. Under his guidance, the Appropriations Committee is again setting the standard for getting things done in the House. This is the seventh of the appropriation bills that have…

This is an important debate. I recognize that we have had Federal agencies that have had overreach and have done things that go beyond their training and possibly should be done by other agencies. I won't disagree with that; but doing this…

And I thank the gentleman. Again, Mr. Chairman, I think this is a program that has worked, continues to work, and has had significant improvement in my area in California and, I know, throughout the United States, where we have a program…

I will just restate my opposition to this amendment. And I would hope that the gentleman could work with his colleagues in South Carolina and work all this out. But I must oppose the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I must rise in reluctant opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

I am not going to oppose the amendment. I certainly appreciate what the gentleman is trying to accomplish and generally agree that this administration has placed way too many restrictions on drilling, both onshore and offshore. These…

The committee still has concerns about the costs, technology requirements, and compliance periods in the final rule. It is not clear why EPA divided some categories into subcategories and provided different deadlines for similar products…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I agree with the gentleman and with The New York Times that this is why the underlying bill reduces funding for certain offices within EPA that were responsible for these questionable actions. Therefore…

While I commend my colleague for her consistent work to protect taxpayer dollars, this is not an approach I can support. While the President may have proposed a budget that exceeds this bill, the increases were paid for with proposals and…

I want the gentleman from Georgia to know that I support his amendment and would urge its adoption.

The language now in this amendment is consistent with the National Park Service policy, and I would support this language as you presently have it drafted. I would urge its adoption. I yield back the balance of my time.

I suspect this issue is not just limited to your State, and I hope this language will help bring EPA to the table so that everyone can find a path forward for this issue that is important for the country. Certainly, I have no objection to…

I oppose this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Beyer). The amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The…

I urge opposition to this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman. I certainly rise in support of this amendment. Having chaired that subcommittee for 6 years and knowing the good work of that subcommittee, I think the intent of the language aligns with the two authorizing bills…

The President did make his unilateral determination in an executive order. We have an opportunity to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

Climate change is winning the amendment contest tonight. We have had a number of amendments on that subject. Earlier we debated whether or not to continue a bipartisan reporting requirement in the bill on climate change expenditures. My…

I would just say that, again, I am in reluctant opposition to this amendment. This should be dealt with in the authorizing committees. I yield back the balance of my time.

As in the case of a number of offshore- related amendments that we will deal with today, the Interior Appropriations bill is not the appropriate venue, though I do understand it has been used in the past. I understand this amendment…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from New Jersey and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment and yielding me time. I appreciate the concerns that he brings to us today. It is troubling that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed land use plans that appear to contradict its…

I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Beyer). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Carter of Georgia). Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.