Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman. I thank my colleague and friend from Colorado (Mr. Polis). I think that congressional intent has been absolutely clear and is, in fact, in law. It is astonishing to me that we have to be down here on the floor this evening with this amendment to bar funds from the Department because they are just failing to comply with congressional intent in the law. I appreciate the support of my colleagues. I urge all my colleagues to vote for this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Kline). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 51 Offered by Mr. LaMalfa The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 51 printed in House Report 113-170. Mr. LaMALFA Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to pay any fine assessed against a military installation by the California Air Resources Board. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 312, the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. LaMALFA Mr. Chairman, I rise today to ask for support for my amendment to H.R. 2397.…”