Jared Polis

One of the ways that H.R. 15 was actually brought to the floor of the House and introduced was by the chief sponsor of the bill. The gentleman from Florida, in his short time in the House, has made an enormous impression, and particularly…

I will be happy to talk about TPP for a moment. I have some time coming up on a different topic. But one of the issues around it has been the secrecy under which it has been negotiated. I actually, some months ago--to show that these are…

It seems more like we have been in a timeout for 3 months since these bills have passed committee.

While I am actively encouraging Members on both sides of the aisle to get behind the Innovation Act and the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act, I must urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' and defeat the previous question…

And I certainly wish that we had acted on immigration reform. We did pass under Democratic control a DREAM Act, if the gentleman will recall, in the waning days of the 111th Congress, and did take at least one constructive step with an…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. _01. STUDY OF EFFECTS OF FLOODING ON…

I would inquire whether the gentleman from Utah has any remaining speakers. If not, I am prepared to close.

The Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Democratic leader.

I thank the gentleman from California. And just to highlight how we can improve our security as a Nation and honor the tradition of contributions that veterans have made to the security of our Nation, by simply allowing young people loyal…

We have here another leader from the great State of California (Mr. Cardenas), my friend. {time} 1915

One way to honor the Speaker's word and not go to conference would simply be to take up the Senate immigration bill and advance it directly to the President. Perhaps we can also call upon the Speaker to honor his word in not having to go…

Not to put you on the spot, but would you say it is more or less than people who have demanded that Congress act on asbestos reform?

I would ask the gentleman from New York, just to make sure my district isn't atypical, have you gotten more letters or calls about the need to take up asbestos reform or immigration reform?

That is why I have introduced the ExCEL Act, along with Congressman Petri, who asked a few questions earlier.

At a time when college degrees are increasing in importance, we need to make sure that students have more information about their options and an easier way to repay their loans when they have completed their degree.

I thank the gentleman from Texas for his words. This is 123 days. That is 123 days too long. Let's pass immigration reform now. I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

So we can improve our security, and we can restore the rule of law, and we can create jobs for Americans, and we can reduce our deficit--all in one bill? What is not to like? I yield to my colleague from probably the longest congressional…

I thank the gentleman from Miami, a leader on the effort to reform our broken immigration system. I want to talk about the overwhelming public support for immigration reform. More than 70 percent of the American people support immigration…

If we defeat the previous question, we will offer an amendment to the rule that would allow the House to consider the Make It In America Manufacturing Act of 2013. To discuss the proposal, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode…

I appreciate the gentleman from Georgia, and I appreciate his words, that there is a lot of important work going on. Committees are meeting. You mentioned the Judiciary Committee working on patents. It is a very important issue. I just…

I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt), my friend.

I will address the question to my good colleague and friend from Texas. We might be able to use the $200 billion in immigration reform to bring down the individual or corporate tax rate. I will be happy to pose that question to my good…

Does the gentleman from Kansas have a formal designation of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Nugent)? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair has been made aware that the gentleman from Kansas is the designee of the gentleman from Florida.

Point of further parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his inquiry.

Is it in order for a designee to offer an amendment on behalf of its sponsor on this rule? The Acting CHAIR. Under the terms of House Report 113-170, the named sponsor of an amendment may name a designee.