Frank Lautenberg: “I've been a long-time supporter of closing the gun show loophole, which permits unlicensed dealers to operate without…”

Although we have had a complete trade ban on Iran since 1995, a significant loophole existed that allowed the foreign subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Iran.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I am deeply troubled with this budget. The Coast Guard does not have adequate funding to do everything we expect them to do.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.