José E. Serrano

I think that if an-- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I am asking the gentleman: Name me an agency here that should not be doling out--

This may come to be known as the ``just in case bill'' because it takes out something that doesn't exist anywhere in a House bill. That is why I am opposed to this amendment. First, this is a policy issue that should be left to the Armed…

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 Colorado will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 24 will not be offered.

First of all, I want to apologize to Mr. Renacci for wrecking his name. It has happened to me a lot of times. Secondly, I am not a lawyer, but what the gentleman said made a lot of sense to me. I wonder--I wonder--if what applies to us…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. {time} 0020 Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Buck The Acting…

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 Nevada will be postponed. Amendment No. 21 Offered by Mrs. Blackburn The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I think that this is one of those opportunities to insert language into an appropriations bill that doesn't belong there. I think the gentleman, who is a very nice guy, should rethink it. Maybe he can invite us all to his home State and we…

First of all, I think my Reagan quote was better than the other Reagan quote, and I stand by that comment. I reserve the balance of my time.

To quote a great American Republican, Ronald Reagan, ``there you go again'' trying not to allow things to be out in the open when they should be in the open. This is a new effort to funnel unlimited money into politics. Current law limits…

When I became chairman of this committee in the past, I think I was the first chairman ever to say that I wanted less power rather than more power. The reason I said that was because I didn't want to oversee the District of Columbia as…

If I didn't know better, I would be confused. On one hand, we cut money from the SEC because they shouldn't be the cop on Wall Street that it should be, but then on the other hand we want to continue to cut money and prevent them from…

I support the amendment. The aim of this amendment is to create an Office of Good Jobs within the Department of the Treasury. This office would help ensure that the Treasury makes contracting and employment decisions encouraging the…

We heard some comments on the House floor before about what people are offended at that my side speaks about, and the word ``oversight'' was used. I want to make it clear that I am the biggest supporter of oversight, but oversight does not…

Reclaiming my time, I thank my friend, the distinguished whip from Maryland, for his continued involvement in this effort and his steadfast advocacy for making sure that the process sees that the new FBI headquarters is located on the best…

First of all, let me also say that it has been a pleasure working with the gentleman from Florida. The big difference being chairman and being ranking member--I will tell you a little secret--is that you get to speak first. Other than…

The problem with this argument is that it has become an abortion argument and it isn't a debate about abortion. It is an issue about a doctor and a woman and her healthcare decision and an insurance where one person can have certain rights…

I join you, Mr. Chairman, in opposition to this amendment. With all due respect to the gentlewoman, I think she hasn't read this particular committee's bill over the last few years. It has been cut and cut and cut and cut. If I was going…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. It strikes section 632 of the underlying bill, a controversial FCC rider that prohibits the FCC from implementing its order on net neutrality…

I thank the chairman. I was going to open up by saying the same thing: This is probably the most bipartisan account that we have in this bill and it has been for years. I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. This amendment would…

That will confuse some people. Mr. Chairman, I urge support of the amendment. This amendment would strike language that prevents reform of the 501(c)(4) rules that have caused confusion and abuse in the campaign financial field. We have…

I urge everyone to vote for the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 8 Offered…

This amendment offered by Ms. Velazquez and myself would help clarify that this legislation would not impact the work being done by the Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Credit. This entity, set up by Puerto…

When we started these negotiations, with both sides wanting to do something, with both leaderships in the House wanting to do something, I knew that at the end of the day I would be voting for a bill. I knew I had to do that for a very…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title IV, insert the following: SEC. 411. DETERMINATION ON DEBT. Nothing in this Act shall be…

I was not planning to speak, but when I heard Bishop Gonzalez' name mentioned, I had to say something because he was my parish priest at two different parishes in the Bronx. I know of his work, and if he wants this discussed, then it is…