The fiscal year 2014 budget request for NIST totals $928 million, an increase of $177.5 million or almost 24 percent from the fiscal year 2012 enacted level.

I look forward to hearing from the witnesses about the manufacturing programs at NIST.

I am proud to support initiatives that promote innovation and technology.

One of the best things we as policy makers can do to improve our economic competitiveness is to get our fiscal house in order.

We need to be making smart investments that will help our Nation's economy grow.

I am glad to hear that at least two of your top three line up with Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 5 of the Constitution.

The Northeast Corridor, according to the information that I have, it is the only profitable route right now for Amtrak.

Given the infrastructure you have--I know we would all rather have some improvements--but focusing above the rails...

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to adjourn will be followed by 5-minute votes on the motion to…

Mr. Speaker, I move that the house do now adjourn. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion to adjourn. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appeared to have it.

Thank you. I want to thank Chairman McCaul for his initiative with this bill and his persistence in reintroducing it and especially his patience today.