Hal Rogers

I thank Chairman Aderholt for the time; but, more importantly, I thank him for the great work that he has done in perfecting this bill and bringing it to the floor, along with the accolades that have already been said about the staff and…

There is no money for advanced inspection technology body scanners or the staff. It prohibits funds to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to or within the U.S., and in accordance with the House rules…

To address our historic deficit crisis, we must make the most of our limited resources and rein in unnecessary and wasteful spending in virtually every area of Government--including homeland security.

And I join you in that commitment. That's what we're planning to do. I just want this bill over with.

I yield 2 minutes, Madam Speaker, to the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee on Appropriations, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Frelinghuysen).

Well, they have hardly slept in 3 months. And they worked around the clock, on weekends, at 4 o'clock in the morning you would find them still there. It's an amazing performance that they have contributed to this great body. I reserve the…

I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia, Frank Wolf, who is chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations subcommittee.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I'm pleased to bring to the floor today H.R. 1473, the full year spending agreement for fiscal year 2011. This final CR makes nearly $40 billion of real spending cuts compared to…

I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Emerson), chairwoman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Appropriations.

I submit the following. Pursuant to section 8120 of Division A of H.R. 1473 as passed the House on April 14, 2011, Chairman Rogers submits the following explanatory statement: REPROGRAMMING GUIDANCE For fiscal year 2011, the Department of…

I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished chairman of the Military Construction and VA Subcommittee on Appropriations, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Culberson).

I yield 1 minute to a new member of our committee, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent).

Statement, dated April 14, 2011, of Hon. Harold Rogers, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, submitted by Mrs. Bono Mack.

I thank the distinguished chairman of the Rules Committee for the time here. And I thank him for the diligent work that he continues to do as chair of the Rules Committee, the sort of traffic cop for the bills that reach this floor. I want…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 348, nays 70, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No. 253] YEAS--348 Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander Altmire…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we come here tonight just moments before the government is forced to close its doors with very good news. We have an agreement with the Senate and the White House to fund the…

I really deeply appreciate the gentleman's reminding us again that he and I are determined to bring to the floor every single one of the 12 appropriations bills and complete our work in the House before the August recess.

I withdraw my reservation on the point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation is withdrawn.

The amendment, or motion, proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The amendment is not in order under section 3(j)(3) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, which states: ``It shall not be in order to consider an amendment…

I yield 2 minutes to the chairman on our committee of the Subcommittee for Transportation and HUD, the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Latham).

I would point out, Madam Speaker, that this bill would prevent a shutdown. This keeps the government operating. That's one aspect of it. I yield 3 minutes to the very distinguished chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his motion.

I wish to speak on the point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 1363, the Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. I ask my colleagues, Madam Speaker, to support this bill so…

This procedural motion is nothing more than a dilatory tactic which comes at a time when we can least afford those types of things. Now is the time to act, not partake in political games. Our debate should be not about procedure. It should…