Today we are starting down the road to reauthorize the Federal Communications Commission--a task not undertaken since the first Bush administration.

Utilities are spending billions of dollars each year modernizing the grid and making it smarter.

These jobcreating technology and infrastructure projects are an integral part of our architecture of abundance.

America is currently enjoying an energy renaissance, and we are all better for it.

So much of our daily existence depends on the Internet and information technologies that collectively comprise cyberspace.

I believe that enactment of our LNG bill can't come soon enough.

We acted only after listening to all the interested parties and concluding that LNG exports would be beneficial for the economy and a net jobs creator.

Last December, in the wake of the Sony breach, I announced that the committee would hold a series of hearings to examine the growing cyber threats to electronic commerce and the American economy.

Congress needs to be aware of all of the impacts before considering any modifications to energy policy.

At the same time, cyberspace has introduced us to new challenges.

Energy markets are changing, and they are changing for the better.

The days of energy-exporting aggressors like Russia exerting uncontested geopolitical influence may be numbered now that America is emerging as an energy superpower.

Energy markets are changing, and they're changing for the better.

The time to examine these issues is now.

In less than 24 hours the FCC will begin proceedings to green light new net neutrality rules that rely on outdated utility-style regulations to govern the Internet.

I am sad to say that the budget request, to me, looks like we can expect more of the same red tape and costly rules.

Yes, we have sharp areas of disagreement, but together, the two of us, we have never been disagreeable.

Reclaiming my time, I appreciate the gentlelady's interest on this, and I share her concern. I would note, and I know that I would also speak for my colleague, Chairman Shuster, as we did write then-chairman of the Ways and Means…

In the letter from the Ambassador of Canada, he makes a number of good points, but he concludes by saying this: ``There is no significant difference between the GHG emissions from oil sands crude oil and from other heavy crude oils that…

May I ask how much time is remaining on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton) has 4 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) has 1 minute remaining.

I am not aware that we have any further speakers. I am willing to close, if the gentleman goes first.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

I might just start off by asking my dear friend from California a quick question: If this motion was adopted, would she be voting for the bill? Yes or no. I yield to the gentlewoman.

We have saved money over the last 4 years.

Severe mental illness is, and should be, a top priority for U.S. public health spending.