Congress enacts laws. Laws are about compliance. They are snapshots in time that reflect our knowledge and technical capabilities.

Our national and personal security depends on a strong cybersecurity infrastructure, and the recent breaches... are to me particularly disturbing.

June is national LGBT Pride Month, and so I rise today to honor and recognize the determination, advocacy, contributions, and talents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. I was 15 years old, a high school student in a…

Transportation infrastructure has the potential to dramatically transform over the coming years due to advancements in modern technology.

Additional technological developments to our transportation infrastructure could decrease congestion, improve efficiency, expand economic growth, and make our roads safer.

A greater federal investment is needed to ensure transportation technology is reliable and secure.

I urge passage of this commonsense amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Dold

I come to the floor once again to urge this House to invest in rail safety. My amendment adds $3 million to the Federal Railroad Administration for safety and operations to fund vital rail safety education programs, like Operation…

I have an amendment at the desk, Madam Chair. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 12, line 25, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $3,000,000)''. Page 13, line 10, after the…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Connecticut has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

My amendment strikes section 532 and 537, two harmful gun riders in this bill. Mr. Chairman, appropriations bills are not the proper place to address significant policy provisions. Instead, such changes to gun policy must be seriously and…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 94, beginning on line 16, strike section 532. Page 96, beginning on line 12, strike section 537.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows…

We should invest in manufacturing, which plays such a vital role in innovation and competitiveness. The Federal Government is uniquely situated to help ensure that manufacturing remains the backbone of the U.S. economy. My amendment fully…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 12, line 20, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $11,000,000)''. Page 36, line 7, after the dollar amount…

we want to make sure that the railroads are taking steps to raise the bar in safety before they implement PTC fully.

the folks I represent are concerned, and we are talking about thousands of people in my district who ride the lines every day to get to work.

I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson), the ranking member, with my thanks.

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Connecticut has 2 minutes remaining.

My amendment would increase support for women in entrepreneurship at the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps, also known as the I-Corps. It has been an honor and privilege to meet with women across Connecticut who are creating…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Connecticut has 1 minute remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 41, line 7, strike ``and'' after ``society;''. Page 41, line 12, strike the period at the end and…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. ____________________

I am, in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Esty moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2353 to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with…