Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. This is my first hearing in my capacity as the new ranking member...

I think it is important that we be able to monitor that progress, and hopefully there is progress.

I was somewhat shocked at this finding because compliance with Buy American is critically important to our farmers.

In my hometown of Albany, Georgia, four of my neighbors lost their lives due to the tornadoes and storms that tore through our city. Many more in both Albany and the larger region had their homes destroyed and their lives upended. For the…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, division A of the MILCON/VA portion provides robust funding for military construction and provides adequate funding for both the Active and Reserve components. I was pleased the bill…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I would like to say a few words about the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services Appropriations Act. I have been privileged to serve on the subcommittee since the beginning of the 114th…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I just want to let my voice be heard to congratulate the gentlewoman on her amendment. It has been adopted previously by this House. I think it is a great amendment. We support our homeless veterans. I…

I am very disappointed that, instead of seeking to pass the most bipartisan bill possible, my colleagues would prefer to weigh down the bill that funds veterans and military construction with a divisive rider. PLAs can be an essential tool…

Again, this is another nasty rider. This is a rider that is totally unnecessary and inappropriate on this bill. It violates the Constitution. It certainly limits the rights of people in veterans facilities to be able to have freedom of…

I claim the time in opposition. The CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have the deepest respect for the gentleman from Pennsylvania and for the gentleman who is offering the amendment, but I think that we may be just going a little bit too far here. Mr. Chair, this amendment will restrict the ability of the…

This is just another attack on organized labor and working people. The conduct that the gentleman wishes to prohibit is consistent with the National Labor Relations Act, and it is consistent with the traditions of this country. It is…