On the recordJuly 12, 2016
Madam Chair, I just want to reiterate again, this bill has already severely cut the EPA's main operating account by $92 million. Already tonight, amendments have cut it another $29 million. This agency is fundamental. The protection that they do is critical. This account funds programs that are important to us on both sides of the aisle. No one disagrees that it is important to fund the disastrous wildfires that have taken over in our country, and we very much understand those challenges, but this amendment is irresponsible. I urge my colleagues to oppose it. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. Westerman The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 17 printed in House Report 114-683.
