I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Mitchell). The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I want to thank the gentleman for bringing this up. This is something that I have got to give a lot of credit to the ranking member as well. This is a program that we are very familiar with. I look forward to working with the Member from…

Let's first get one thing straight: This is a cut in infrastructure investment, authorized by the FAST Act, which was passed by this body by a vote of 359-65. It is an authorized program in the FAST Act. This is not, by any stretch of the…

As the designee of Chairman Frelinghuysen, pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 500, I move to strike the last word for the purpose of debate. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

Again, I think we know this issue. I strongly oppose the amendment, and I would urge a ``no'' vote. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North…

This amendment would shut down, as we have heard, all 15 of Amtrak's long-distance routes and all 28 State- supported routes. Now, let me tell you, the gentleman from Alabama is absolutely very consistent, he is sincere about trying to…

Let me first reassure the gentlewoman that I support the mission of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. As a matter of fact, this bill that we are on provides $140 million, the same amount that was provided in 2017. We are not rolling…

This amendment would cut funding as was explained to what I believe is a vital HUD program that houses 1.2 million low- and very low-income households across the country. Now, a majority of those households include folks with either…

I am prepared to accept this amendment. If the gentlewoman is willing to yield back the balance of her time, I am more than willing to accept her amendment. I want to thank the gentlewoman for bringing it up.

We have taken a responsible and thorough approach to HUD's funding. We have actually reduced HUD's budget by $487 million below last year. We have done so while keeping as a priority, for example, housing assistance to the most needy among…

Let me first start by thanking the leadership, the steadfast, never confused leadership of Congressman Albio Sires. He is a man who I have had the privilege of traveling with to Eastern Europe, where he is known there, as he is in the…

Before I speak about the specifics of this portion of the bill, I thank Chairman Frelinghuysen. He has put countless hours to put this remarkable legislation together. I think he must be commended. I also thank Ranking Member Lowey as well…