I certainly appreciate the gentleman from Florida raising this issue. I always learn new facts when we have these debates. I didn't know that St. Augustine was the Nation's oldest city. I always thought it was Santa Fe, New Mexico.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. It is my understanding that the proposed rule is supported broadly by many in the trucking manufacturing industry, so for that reason, I support her amendment. However, as with any rule, there are some…

I just rise in support of the amendment. I know the State of North Carolina opposed the rule and passed the legislation a few months ago to block these EPA regulations. I suspect it is not the only State that may have these concerns. Let's…

I am more than happy to work with my good friend from Minnesota as we move this process forward. As you know, we talked about this in the budget process with the National Park Service earlier in the year. We, obviously, don't want to…

I am sympathetic to the gentleman's concerns, particularly because my home State of California probably has more than its fair share of endangered species problem. The Endangered Species Act hinges upon the principle that, if a species is…

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

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

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…