Rodney Frelinghuysen

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Utah will be postponed.

I continue to reserve a point of order, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

If Dr. Broun is insistent, I must say that I want to thank him for his amendment and I am willing to accept it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia…

I strongly support, Mr. Chairman, the Shimkus- Inslee amendment. This administration's Yucca Mountain policy has been, at best, irresponsible with the taxpayers' time and treasure. Most Members in this room have voted many times in support…

I thank the gentleman. We're going to keep Yucca Mountain open, Mr. Chairman. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus). The question was…

Yes. The level for Naval Reactors includes $121.3 million to develop a new reactor design for the Ohio replacement and $99.5 million to refuel a prototype reactor in upstate New York that is associated with the development of the Ohio…

I would like to join with my friends in support of this program. In doing so, we will be providing 100 percent clarification to this body and all agencies. The SSBN(X) development programs within Naval Reactors and the Department of…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Nevada is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois and agree that the Consumer Building Energy Consumption Survey is an important resource for the building sector. The bill provides an increase of $10 million for the Energy Information Administration…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Your amendment would shift an additional $39 million within Fossil Energy Research and Development to program direction. I recognize the important role that the Fossil Energy Research and Development…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia for engaging this opportunity to call attention to the strong support this bill provides for the Office of Naval Reactors, which I am proud to say reflects bipartisan priorities.

First of all, it has been a pleasure to work with you and to have the opportunity firsthand to see some of the remarkable things that have been occurring in your congressional district in Washington State in terms of cleanup and the…

I want to salute my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) for not only his career in science but, obviously, his focus as a Member of Congress on science and science research and so many areas. In order to increase funding for science…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. Therefore, it violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I oppose the amendment, but certainly I recognize Dr. Heck's leadership on this issue, and I know of what he speaks and how proud he is of his State and how determined he is relative to the Yucca Mountain project. I just want you to know…

I must insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

Unfortunately and reluctantly, I must oppose the gentleman from Louisiana's amendment. {time} 1500 Mr. Chairman, I share the gentleman's concern for sufficiently maintaining our waterways as necessary to realizing the national economic…

The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any…

I will insist on my point of order but would first make a few comments. The gentleman's amendment prescribes a path forward for the back end of the nuclear energy fuel cycle by directing the Department of Energy to develop a specific type…

I continue to reserve my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman reserves a point of order. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Welch

I insist on my point of order. The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment does not merely propose to transfer…

I must oppose the amendment as authorizing on an appropriations bill. I share the gentleman's support for the Corps of Engineers' participation in beach replenishment projects that provide protection from coastal storms for individuals and…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Chairman, under the Water Resources Development…