Bud Shuster: “I would like to engage in a colloquy, but first, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) for the…”

I thank my colleague for offering the amendment. The amendment expresses a Sense of Congress that construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is vital to our national economy, national security, and national…

This amendment requires the Secretary to pay the Federal cost share for projects in Central New Mexico. I appreciate the gentleman bringing it to our attention, and I am prepared to accept the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not intend to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

The manager's amendment we are offering makes technical and conforming changes to the Rules Committee Print and adds important provisions that we worked out with the minority. This amendment includes a provision that establishes a regional…