Again, I am happy to work with the gentleman and Ms. McCollum in a nonpartisan way to address these issues, and I look forward to working with him to resolve this for his constituents.

I might point out that the FBI is not authorized at the present time. We continue to fund it. I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment…

I request a ``no'' vote. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Himes). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes…

I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to…

Unfortunately, the bill before us already funds the New England National Scenic Trail at the requested level, so any additional funds are not necessary at this time. I reluctantly urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. Mr. Chair, I reserve…

I oppose this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Carter of Georgia). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Cartwright). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No…

While I appreciate the intent of the gentleman's amendment to increase funding for the Superfund, something that we all support, it is important that Members understand two things: First, top line funding for the Superfund is already…

May I inquire how much time remains? The CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 17 minutes remaining, and the gentlewoman from Minnesota has 14 minutes remaining.

I thank the Congressman from Georgia (Mr. Graves), a member of our committee who has been closely tracking this. I appreciate his attention to the issue and the update regarding EPA's activities to implement the direction in fiscal year…

I recognize and support the need for a right size law enforcement presence wherever people visit Federal lands, but this amendment would implement the budget request to hire 16 more Federal wildlife fire officers primarily in urban areas…

The bill includes section 122 because the Bureau of Land Management does not have the authority to regulate methane emissions. Congress has given that authority to the Environmental Protection Agency. BLM's proposed regulation is just…

This amendment is duplicative. It ignores the existing contractor award system that is already in place. Contracting officers must already consult the system for award management to ensure a contractor can be awarded a contract. Businesses…