On the recordJanuary 15, 2013
Let me associate my remarks with those of Mr. Moran. And certainly, we want to commend the gentleman from Michigan for wanting to save money. I think, in many communities, certainly in the Northeast, but I'm sure in your home State, there are certain historical structures that define the very essence of those communities. You refer to the fact that the communities are supportive. In many cases, it's the nonprofits that are supporting them. And I asked the staff--and this is why it's in the bill--when we looked at Katrina relief and all the historic structures that were within that affected area, which was vast, we also provided this window. Of course, in the Northeast we are often essentially focused on our Revolutionary path. But unless we provide to these nonprofits and to communities, in some cases governmental entities, this waiver, a lot of these historical buildings will be lost forever. And I think that time is of the essence. I commend you for what you're trying to do, but I oppose your amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Benishek). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
