On the recordJuly 9, 2013
I must oppose the gentlelady's amendment. This is, though, a very important program, and I support it, our committee supports it. But this program is primarily funded within the Office of Legacy Management. That office receives substantive funding in this bill under the account for other defense activities. Funding for the Legacy Management increases $3.4 million over fiscal year 2013. The Office of Legacy Management is the correct office to provide stewardship for the legacy sites. They are the experts. And I am happy to help ensure that this very important program receives support within available funding for Legacy Management. I look forward to working with Ms. Jackson Lee to support this program as we move on through the appropriations process, but I oppose the amendment and yield back the balance of my time.
