Neal Dunn

I thank my good friend, Representative Carter, for his impassioned words. Obviously, he is echoing thoughts that we have heard from the other speakers. Seldom has a Special Order been so well subscribed. So many people came to speak, so…

Next, I would like to introduce the third and final Representative from Nebraska, a good friend and a good friend of Nebraska. Thank you so much very much for being here. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith).

I thank Representative Bilirakis for his leadership and for the personal generosity of his time spent with me tonight. Madam Speaker, may I inquire how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 11 minutes…

I wish to thank Representative Allen for his words and his support. Next, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), one of the most senior and experienced representatives in the delegation from Florida, a man who has been a…

It is always a pleasure to introduce Representative Gaetz and hear his oratory. I thank him for his brilliant words. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer). Representative Rouzer is a friend. He has…

I want to thank Representative LaMalfa for his sincere words and his seasoned judgment and insights. Let us hope that those words fall on fertile ground. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida's First District (Mr. Gaetz)…

I thank Sheriff Rutherford for his words. He has been a stalwart ally and a great friend ever since we arrived here on day one. He is a true friend to all of Florida. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa)…

I thank Representative Fortenberry for his compelling description of the damages that were suffered in Nebraska and also of the response of those brave people. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Riggleman)…

I thank my good friend, Austin Scott, for his words. He has truly been at the forefront on the fight for this disaster supplemental since day one. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Omaha, Nebraska, (Mr. Bacon). General Don Bacon…

I wish to express my gratitude to Martha Roby for her speech and for her sentiments on her people in Alabama. Next, Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott), who is my good friend and who has been one of the…

I thank Representative Smith for his words. It speaks to the disaster, what happened in Nebraska, that all three Representatives showed up. Madam Speaker, next, I would like to introduce and yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho)…

Today, I join my colleagues in calling for an immediate vote on disaster funding. In 2018 and so far in 2019, we have witnessed devastating disasters with hurricanes hitting Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas; wildfires in…

I thank Representative David Rouzer for those words. It is a sad story that the gentleman told, but it is a story that needed to be heard and is one that is being lived out through many of our districts; the end of generations of farming…

I thank Representative Riggleman for his words, and I know that his constituents are fortunate to have a man of his rare abilities serving them at all times. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from South Dakota (Mr. Johnson)…

Let me say that I am deeply indebted to Dr. Yoho. Our channel of communications went down after the storm in a way that America has never seen. We lost cellphones, landlines. We lost police radios. We were talking to each other by ham…

I thank Representative Johnson for his description, his words, and also for his granular knowledge of his district. I know that that is a benefit to everybody there. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Rutherford)…

I thank General Bacon for his words. Madam Speaker, from Nebraska we have a true leader of the House and a good friend. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry).

While I remain hopeful that Congress will pass a supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2019 as soon as possible, these disasters illustrate the critical importance of the farm safety net.

I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. I am here to advocate on behalf of our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and the programs that ensure the continued prosperity of rural America.

I would also like to urge the committee to continue to prioritize important agricultural research programs like the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

I strongly support his efforts to ensure that the USDA is the most effective, most efficient, and most customer-focused agency in the Federal Government.

I thank my good friend from Oklahoma, Mr. Lucas, for yielding to me. H.R. 425, the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act, is about helping expand veterans' job and education opportunities in the sciences. The bill directs the National…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 400, noes 9, not voting 23, as follows: [Roll No. 75] AYES--400 Abraham…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the passage of the bill. This is a…

This motion to recommit strikes title 12 from the bill, H.R. 268. This was inserted by Democratic leadership at the eleventh hour today. Title 12 is a continuing resolution, meaning it will never be taken up or passed by the Senate; it…