Reclaiming my time, I want to also note this is the last Energy and Water bill that Mr. Dicks will be participating in. And I say on behalf of our committee that we've always known that you're fully engaged in every subcommittee where you…

The gentleman highlights some very difficult issues that deserve our attention, and I especially share my colleague's concern about gasoline prices, and that's why the committee has focused on trying to reduce gas prices in the future…

I make a point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his point of order.

I thank the gentleman from Virginia for bringing these concerns to my attention. I agree that we must assure that Federal agencies and regulations are not contributing to unnecessary delays that harm economic development and job creation…

I yield to the gentleman from Virginia for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy.

Let me reassure my colleague that I share his concern for fixing the infrastructure that was damaged in last year's flood events. In fact, we provided, through our committee, $1.7 billion in additional funding to the Corps of Engineers…

I share the gentlelady's concern on the Department's continued off-budget use of its uranium transfer authority to circumvent the appropriations process and avoid congressional oversight. Congressional oversight is essential in order to…

The amendment proposes to increase an appropriation not authorized by law, and therefore is in violation of clause 2(a) of rule XXI. Although the original account funding for the Corps of Engineers-- Civil--Department of Army--Operations…

Yes, I do. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman reserves. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I share the gentlewoman's support for smart investments in our Nation's water resources infrastructure. I well understand the economic benefits of spending money on these needs. I would remind the gentlewoman, under the earmark ban, the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I in turn yield to the gentleman from Texas.

We have no objection to the amendment. We think it's a good way to enact it. It's a commonsense approach, and we have no objection. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the…