James Barcia

Mr. Chairman, our State of Michigan and other donor States have been quite upset at our mistreatment under the funding allocation formulas as established by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, or ISTEA. As a member of…

I thank the gentleman. The subcommittee also provided $727,000 for global climate change research. My understanding is that this funding will allow the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network to continue the…

The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history. It represents the experience made by men and women, the experiences of those who do and live under the flag. President Woodrow Wilson knew the real meaning of our flag when he…

I would ask my pro-life colleagues in the House to oppose the Campbell substitute, which is not a compromise but in fact would continue the current policy of abortion on demand around the world. Organizations can use simple bookkeeping to…

Mr. Chairman, I would just also like to comment on the Campbell-Greenwood amendment and say that it simply does nothing to end United States support for the UNFPA's continued activities in China that have already been referenced, and I…

Mr. Chairman, I want to clarify some of the information relative to the Smith-Barcia-Oberstar-Hyde amendment and mention a few of the points that the amendment attempts to address and focus the issue and the discussion back on the issue of…

we have listened to members of this house eloquently debate both sides of this issue today and it is apparent that almost all agree that there are problems with our current patent system. However, we do not agree on how we can correct the…

I rise in support of H.R. 394, and I want to offer a heartfelt thank-you to the chairman and the ranking minority member for their assistance in bringing this bill to the floor so quickly. This legislation, which will allow for a like…

Today I am wearing a pin given to me by one of my constituents, Luella Britton, from Bay City, Michigan. These tiny feet that are fully formed are the exact size of an unborn baby's feet at 10 weeks after conception, the first trimester…

the people of Israel have endured a history of military threat that would have crushed a lesser nation. They have fought for and earned freedom and the right to be recognized as a nation of resolve. The Palestinian people have also faced…

This bill will enhance the tools that our Government has to assure a safe drinking water supply. The bill will also protect the taxpayer, providing more flexibility to local officials by maintaining standards, but easing excessive…

I rise in support of H.R. 2670, a bill I sponsored, to provide for the release of reversionary interests held by the United States in certain property located in Iosco County, MI. I want to thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on…

I believe that the best hope of encouraging democracy in the world's most populated country is by maintaining normal trade relations and exposing the Chinese people to American people and culture. Therefore, I have reluctantly voted in…

my commitment is to protect this Nation's law abiding citizens, or, more importantly, to allow them to protect themselves. I am deeply concerned about the terrible toll that violent crime takes on our society. Decent people are being held…

I rise in opposition to the Miller-Schumer amendment. While this amendment is an effort to end the sugar price support program and claims to take 5 years to do it, the negative impact on my growers in our domestic industry will be…

I rise in limited support of H.R. 2854--the Agricultural Market Transition Act. I say limited support because the inclusion of the sugar and dairy provisions of this bill are essential to key components of production agriculture in my…

the people who are being treated most unfairly in this ridiculous shutdown of Federal agencies are the dedicated workers who are showing up for work day after day without any idea of when they are getting paid. And to make matters even…

the debate on Medicare has spiraled out of control. To cut $270 billion from this senior program, without proper debate and substantial information, will only hurt the future of the program. Medicare is one of most critical issues that…

the Coast Guard's mission in helping to provide for public boating safety is most important. As a Member whose district contains more shoreline than most other States, I sincerely appreciate the need for the Coast Guard. It is also why I…

Today we are being asked to cast a most important vote. We are being asked to risk taking action in violation of the second amendment in order to provide a dangerously false sense of security about needed crime control. I deplore violent…