This is a technical amendment that provides the existing $14.7 million in DOT funding to the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, rather than a new Assistant Secretary. This amendment is noncontroversial and addresses concerns of the Science and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. It does not affect the scoring of the bill. I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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If the gentleman doesn't take much time, we will accept the amendment. Mr. DeFAZIO. I agree. And Mr. Westmoreland will also be brief. This is extraordinarily important, and I thank the Chair for his indulgence and his support. We, in the…
I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Connecticut is recognized for 5 minutes.
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I certainly understand the issue the gentleman is trying to get at. {time} 2245 I must oppose the amendment because I think there are some unintended consequences. As far as the way the amendment itself is written, in effect you are…
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