John Bel Edwards: “I believe in permitting reform too, by the way.”

At this time the Chair recognizes Former Members of Congress President, the Honorable Barbara Comstock, for remarks.

Every year since 1996, Congress has failed to pass our annual spending bills on time. Every year since 1996, despite work still left to be done, August rolls around and Congress goes home, kicking the can down the road and leaving funding…

The Chair thanks and congratulates Chairwoman Bice. The Chair now invites two former Members, Dennis Ross of Florida and Cheri Bustos of Illinois, to offer remarks.

We are patrolling, and there will be consequences for breaches of the law.