Ken Calvert

To my friend, we fund resilience in this bill. What we don't fund is electrifying Bradleys and tanks, which makes no sense. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I am prepared to close as we have no further…

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments, and I know that eventually we will work out our differences, but, yes, I admit, this bill prohibits funding for drag queen story hour for kids and drag queens in recruitment. I had to choose…

These are noncontroversial amendments supported by both sides. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I support this amendment. It contains a series of bipartisan amendments in support of Member priorities on…

These are noncontroversial amendments supported by both sides. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), in support of this en bloc, which I…

Let's be clear about what critical race theory is. It is a divisive, leftwing intellectual construct that advances the notion that racism is systematic in our country's institutions. It advocates for race-based solutions and rejects equal…

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank Chairman Mike Rogers for his leadership and for including language to improve the safety of U.S. servicemembers in the NDAA. My provision would establish new Joint Safety Council requirements for each military branch to develop a…

This legislation would undermine the coordinated management of salmon and other anadromous species.

The bill would consolidate the protection of fish and the regulation of waterways under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) into a single agency.

I also greatly appreciate the newest member of our valley delegation, Congressman Duarte, and his knowledge and deep interest on our water issues.

We thank them for their tireless efforts and for the efforts of their excellent staff.

We understand how difficult it can be to shepherd legislation through the U.S. Congress.

We believe that by consolidating the management and regulation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, all stakeholders affected by the ESA will benefit from a unified approach to managing threatened…

Combining ESA implementation responsibilities of both NMFS and FWS within one federal agency would be a win-win for the fish, the environment, the federal government, and all stakeholders.

I hope it will move forward this Congress.

The certainty afforded to the project operators of both the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP), and ultimately their customers, would provide the opportunity for better water management planning for a changing…

It is a modest increase from fiscal year 2023, particularly as we enter the middle of a decisive decade for security and prosperity of our Nation and the world.

I am still waiting for a sliver of accountability from this President and an answer to when the people who orchestrated this attack will be brought to justice.

First, a short-sighted political decision to conduct a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, resulting in a rapid resumption of power by the Taliban.

I have seen this work with many of the veterans that live in my Congressional District.

I am sure we will continue to know each other. I respect your service, and I am sure we will be working closely together until you run through the tape in September.

They are coming in for certain pays and benefits to be sure, but no one comes in the military just for the money.

It seems that it is a continual--and I like to call it R&D welfare--but it seems to go on forever.

As we look to invest in capabilities, we are looking for the right mix of capabilities that can support our warfighting concepts.

We need to have the facts. The American people need to know this is what it is going to cost and this is how we are going to pay or borrow it so we can all make those judgments.