Let me make one thing very clear. The amendment that the distinguished lady from American Samoa and I have introduced does not change the formula. But I also want to take the time to thank Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio and…

I have no further speakers. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2168. I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers, and I do urge my colleagues to please support H.R. 2617. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 36, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 38, line 6, after each of the first and…

My amendment increases funding for territorial assistance initiatives managed by the Interior Department. The assistance benefits the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which I represent, but also the United States territories…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands will be postponed. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount insert the following: ``(reduced by $21,300,000)''. Page 16, line 24, after the…

I don't own the land. I am just bringing out facts here and bringing out the sentiments of my constituents. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern…

I thank Chairman Frelinghuysen very much. Mr. Chairman, let me put it this way. You have a piece of property, and it belongs to you in title. I come over; and without asking you if I could use your land, I come in with a yardstick. I bring…

Many of us in this Chamber share a concern that the Federal Government has so much power and so many resources that it can overwhelm and even intimidate smaller State and local governments. The amendment I am offering responds to that…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands has 2 minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made available…