Representative Wasserman Schultz said we do not have a border crisis.

I believe we have employees that have violated our sexual harassment guidelines, and those employees should be held accountable.

the program that has been assisting the Saudis with their air marshal program since the Khashoggi murder has been terminated

I claim the time to speak on the amendment, although I do not oppose it. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Schneider). Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I do fully support Strengthening Buy-American Preferences for Infrastructure Projects. That language is already included in this legislation, and I appreciate the gentleman underscoring the importance of our commitment to buy-American…

I claim the time to speak on the amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman from Michigan for bringing attention to this important issue. We can all agree that we want to let veterans choose the best prosthetics provider for his or her needs. As you…

We have recognized that there is a lack of available overnight bed space for mental health patients at VA facilities, and this is a huge issue that the VA is facing. In fact, we did provide an additional $20 million within the medical…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The maintenance of our roads in and around our military installations is a must for the safety of our servicemembers and their families. It is also key for the training and readiness of our troops. I…

Woman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Houlahan), a sponsor of one of the amendments included in the en bloc.

Woman, the amendments included in the en bloc were made in order by the rule and have been agreed to by the ranking member, Judge Carter and I, and I support the amendment and urge its adoption. I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The past year has been particularly devastating to military installations in multiple States, including my own. There are bases that experienced hurricanes, tornadoes, and massive coastal and river…

Woman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of this excellent amendment. The health and safety of our troops in the surrounding communities is paramount. We need to ensure basic projects, like fire stations, are funded…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 208 printed in part…

As the designee of the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

Before I yield the remaining time to Mr. Rutherford from Jacksonville, I include in the Record this letter from the Florida delegation opposing offshore oil drilling that was sent to Secretary Bernhardt. Congress of the United States…

If I might inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida has 2 minutes 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: At the end of division C (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I thank Chairwoman Lowey for yielding and for her hard work and leadership during this entire legislative process. The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies division of the bill highlights our continued commitment…

I think there's no question that there's an overemphasis on measuring--trying to quantify pain.

I hope, since you are the president of the AMA, that you would lead that effort.

In the beginning of the 116th Congress, we elected more than 80 new Members; and so, in order to welcome you to the 116th Congress, the women of the Congressional Women's Softball team want to make sure that everyone knows that the game is…

the elephant in the room, to me, is that this pain scale still exists.

But you do think it needs to be changed.

I want to thank the chair of the committee for her leadership throughout our appropriations process. We now have a funding bill on the floor this week that makes critical investments and advances American values. I want to touch on the…