I thank the gentleman for his thoughts and, quite frankly, I appreciate that this is really a part of our ongoing discussion; however, I respectfully disagree. I understand, Mr. Chairman, that some of my colleagues believe that such a…

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 Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 36 Offered by Mr. Collins of Georgia The Acting…

Ensuring timely and efficient emergency response whenever and wherever disaster strikes is critical.

Thank you, Chairman.

When we talk about vulnerable populations, as we have built our programs, it is something that--and I have some disagreement with my State colleagues on this--nobody disagrees on the importance of getting this right.

In order to ensure ready responders, we must make certain that adequate programs are available and that sufficient access is available to those training programs.

I understand their concern, but it is 2015 and no one should be left behind, especially our most vulnerable neighbors.

I am very pleased to return as ranking member of the subcommittee and, like Chairman Barletta, I look forward to continuing the good working relationship that we both share.

I have to acknowledge my colleague, my friend, my brother, and leader, not only nationwide but internationally, but especially in Brooklyn, for his boldness, his tenacity, Mr. Speaker, his intestinal fortitude, and his ability as a sitting…

I thank my very esteemed colleague from Florida, Chairman Mica. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to be an original cosponsor of H.R. 5448, which reauthorizes the Kennedy Center through fiscal year 2019 for operations, repairs, and capital…

(Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

We are following up essentially on last year's hearing when we examined the GSA's implementation of the administration's freeze on the Federal footprint.