David Price

I, along with Congresswoman Capito, introduced legislation yesterday that would limit the EPA to a 60-day review period of your permit recommendations.

I commend the gentleman from New York for raising this issue, and I thank him for the time. As he knows, I've had a longstanding concern about the decision to relocate the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to the mainland without a…

I rise in strong opposition to this amendment, which reduces funding for the Department of Homeland Security by 3rac{1}{2} percent. Under the CR, funding for Homeland Security is already 3 percent below the 2010 enacted level. The $1.56…

As Members are aware, H.R. 1 provided no funding in 2011 for firefighter hiring grants, also known as SAFER grants, a reduction of $420 million. Fortunately, yesterday the House resoundingly overturned that ill-advised move and adopted an…

If there ever were a case of overheated campaign rhetoric overtaking responsible governing, then we are seeing that case here today. Far from continuing to fund the government through to the end of the fiscal year, this measure would…

The Patriot Act should be enforced in a manner that doesn't violate Americans' constitutional rights, and those who believe their constitutional rights have been violated should receive fair and equitable treatment by the courts. I can't…

I am pleased to close for our side with a plea to our colleagues that they not dismantle, in an irresponsible and summary fashion, one of the proudest achievements of post-Watergate political reform in this country. I also can't let pass…

The medical device tax, as we all know, when you tax something you get less of it.

This bill lays bare what this new Republican majority is all about. They would repeal benefits and protections that have already dramatically improved health care for families and small businesses, with no credible assurance they would put…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and also for engaging in this dialogue with other Members about the challenge that we're facing to reduce this country's deficit spending and reduce the accumulating debt and at the same time to make…

There is so much concern, obviously--and for good reason--about the future of Medicare. The most conservative estimate I have seen is that health care reform extends the fiscal solvency of Medicare by 8 years, and some estimates are much…

David Obey has been a master of procedure and strategy, a masterful chairman of appropriations. Finally, let me say this: Sometimes it's thought around here that in order to be effective, in order to be well liked, in order to do the job…

When I realized this tribute was underway, this spontaneous tribute on the floor of the House, I rushed over here because I very much want to add my word of respect and commendation and friendship as we recognize Dave Obey's years of…

Our distinguished ranking minority member has asked a legitimate question, and that is, where is the 2011 regular Homeland Security bill? He says it's nowhere in sight. He knows very well it's clearly in sight. The 2011 Homeland Security…

It seems that a good part of the debate this morning has been about what this bill is not. Both sides have mentioned the need for comprehensive immigration reform, and I couldn't agree more. We cannot enforce our way out of this…

I stress, this bill tonight is in no way a substitute for that bill. This bill tonight is not new. This bill was passed by this House. The exact language, the exact provisions were passed by this House on July 1 as part of a supplemental…

Mr. Speaker, this bill provides a total of $701 million to support high-priority Homeland Security and Justice programs to enhance security along the Southwest border, where violence on the Mexican side is intensifying due to turf battles…

The gentleman asked: Why this bill in this form at this point? The answer to that is very simple, which is that it was only this week that the Senate stripped these provisions from the supplemental appropriations bill. Up until this point…

Finally, the bill expands aid to State and local partners along the border, expanding the grant assistance under Operation Stonegarden to State and local law enforcement in cooperation with DHS. Mr. Speaker, this Obey amendment would…

Mr. Speaker, as the chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I am happy to remind our colleagues of the provisions in this bill that will enhance border security. The Obey amendment will add money for urgent needs, to…

I rise today in support of an amendment extending oversight and accountability for security contractors overseas, for contractors performing security functions, as one element of this en bloc amendment. This amendment is brief and…

I rise today in support of H. Res. 1361, which commemorates the centennial anniversary of North Carolina Central University and honors its founder, Dr. James E. Shepard. People frequently talk about the Big Three universities in the…

I thank my colleague for yielding and rise in support of H. Res. 1364, recognizing and remembering the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, North Carolina. At 4:15 p.m. on March 25 of this year, the upper portion of the courthouse…

I want to do it, acknowledging Major Koumparakis's wife Bree, who also deserves our gratitude and our respect for supporting her husband through 3 long years of early hours and frequent travels and an uncertain schedule. She shows a lot of…

Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual global celebration of the bounty and natural wonders of our planet and a reminder of our individual and collective obligation to be good stewards of it. Managing our natural resources…