Thomas Massie

I have an amendment at the desk regarding the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the…

I certainly thank the gentleman from Oregon, and I would just say that these hemp pilot programs have been tremendous in Kentucky. And they have answered all the questions, like the questions law enforcement had. They came and visited the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

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 Kentucky be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Massie

I gladly yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Culberson), the chairman.

I will just summarize why this is an important amendment. We trust the National Institute of Standards and Technology to perform their constitutionally mandated responsibilities. That is one of the great things about NIST: its…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Thank you, Judge Poe, for introducing this amendment. This was substantially the same amendment that we offered last summer that passed with a veto-proof majority 293-123. Back doors are bad for three reasons. When the government forces…

I am very excited to report that, thanks to the farm bill amendment that allowed for pilot programs, we grew many pilot programs in Kentucky last summer; and this summer, there will be about 1,800 acres of hemp grown in Kentucky in pilot…

I am here today because last night, at midnight, a wonderful thing happened. In what seems like a constant flow, a tide that has been washing away our liberties since the founding of this country, we experienced something unique. The tide…

I tell republicans that you can dislike the subsidies, I dislike the subsidies, but you shouldn't hate solar panels because they are rocks that make electricity, and that is a pretty virtuous rock.

The growth of our economy is dependent on it.

So, Mr. Chairman, just to summarize, I want to say it should not be a partisan issue. We all want clean air.

This is not an issue that should be partisan. I mean, we all want clean air, and we all want a vibrant economy.

I appreciate the great challenge that the EPA faces in setting health-based standards. However, I must share with you the concern I have that the new ozone standard could create a hardship for many of our communities.

I withdraw that request. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The request is withdrawn. The previous question is ordered. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Idaho. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced…

I have more speakers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized.

I am opposed to the motion to recede and concur. At this time, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Griffith).

I request a recorded vote--the yeas and nays--on the previous question. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman asking for the yeas and the nays on ordering the previous question?

I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Clerk will continue to read. The Clerk continued to read. {time} 1330 Mr. MASSIE (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading. The…

I am, yes. I am opposed to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson), the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair…

What order is the closing when there are three speakers and only one opposed? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will recognize Members in reverse order of opening speeches.

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 3\1/4\ minutes remaining.

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I would inquire if both managers support the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentlewoman from New York opposed to the motion?