Judy Biggert

At this time, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga), the sponsor of this bill.

I would like to commend the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green) for all of his hard work on this issue. It is really nice to have these bills that are bipartisan in nature, and certainly homelessness is something that we all hear about and…

We have no further speakers on this side of the aisle if the gentleman would like to close.

I am supportive of this creative proposal because it would allow for mixed financing and leveraging of private capital with existing Federal funds.

It is now more important than ever to empower local housing authorities to do all that they can for their communities.

NERA's analysis finds that these regulations will decrease employment and increase electricity rates.

I think that Dr. Gooden has likened the current high-stakes test of accountability to an educational autopsy.

Remember, there is no free lunch.

I fear that by eliminating funds over the 2,300 HUD-certified local housing counseling agencies, many seniors and first-time home buyers will lose access to housing counseling, and that is unacceptable.

Our housing finance market remains fragile. Congressional action, Administration effort, and government programs would help to address the economic and housing upheaval.

We must allow the private sector to capture as much of the mortgage market as possible.

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 368 Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill…

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 Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 25 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Michigan The Acting…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, even though I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Brady of Texas The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Flake The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

I urge support for the amendments en bloc. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc, as modified, offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois…

This is a bipartisan package of amendments that we are accepting. I urge my colleagues to support the amendments en bloc. I reserve the balance of my time.

With the NFIP's authorization set to expire on September 30, it's really critical that the House pass the bill and work with the Senate to shape a final commonsense reform measure. We have to avoid a recurrence of what happened in the last…

You are just asking for support of this amendment and not for anything concerning the bill?

I just have a question for the sponsor of this amendment. You have had several amendments in several of these bills, and I wanted to make sure this is the same as what you and Mr. McHenry agreed to.

This legislation is to reiterate what the Congressional Budget Office says about----

I respectfully request that you preserve funding for the Department of Energy's Office of Science.

I truly believe our nation must keep our promise to those who worked their entire lives to prepare for their golden years.