DOE's work on efficiency standards is important. There is a benefit to these programs, but it is crucial that the process is fair and transparent.

They have seen real benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The people I represent in eastern and southeastern Ohio are, by and large, hardworking members of the middle class.

As a proud father of four and a grandfather of six, I rise today in strong support of those who cannot defend themselves, the most innocent and defenseless among us, the unborn. {time} 1800 I share the pro-life views of those I serve in…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate it, and congratulations on your gavel. I look forward to working with you this session.

In fact, we had the director of CBO here just in the last couple weeks testified, and I asked him the question: How much is the deficit and the deficit that has resulted from the Trump taxes? He couldn't give us a number.

Today is the culmination of months of tireless work driven by heartbreaking stories of people whose lives were destroyed by opioid addiction, and, just as importantly, the powerful stories of hope and recovery. I am grateful for the hard…

I have before me a letter from the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas. It says: ``The United States is awash with natural gas, with more discoveries almost daily, and in order for the U.S. natural gas industry to continue to be an engine for…

I include letters of support in the Record. CLNG, Center for Liquefied Natural Gas, December 11, 2017. Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr., Ranking…

This amendment adds an additional round of DOE hearing and public comment on proposed small-scale LNG exports. Unfortunately, this amendment is designed to undercut the important benefits of this legislation, and we simply cannot accept…

I have said it many times this week, and I will say it again. The legislation before us today, H.R. 4606, the Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, will help the United States fully realize its economic potential regarding…

I thank Madam Chairwoman for recognizing me. Mr. Speaker, I represent rural eastern and southeastern Ohio, which is no stranger to the benefits of natural gas. It sits on top of the Utica and Marcellus shale plays, which have led to a…

I think you guys need to look at an outside entity of some sort to help you bounce off ideas of how to address this stuff before legal or market forces drive you to a place that you're not going to want to go.

An accurate map is the starting point for solving this problem.

I will close. I want to reaffirm what my colleague from West Virginia said. This is important for economic development in communities in Appalachia. It will have a significant impact on economic development work throughout the region…

I thank the Chair for consideration of combining these two amendments. The amendments before us today help restore and continue important grant funding that will provide level funding for the same number of States currently funded by the…

I offer amendments en bloc. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc consisting of amendment Nos. 16 and 17 printed in House Report 115-830, offered by Mr. Johnson of Ohio: amendment no. 16 offered by…

Amendment No. 17. Sixteen and 17 are being combined. The CHAIR. Is the modification at the desk? Ms. McCOLLUM. Point of parliamentary inquiry. Could our side have an opportunity to look at the amendment? We haven't had an opportunity to…

I do have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, line 10, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $30,000,000)''. Page 68, line 9, after the…

Broadband access is one of my top priorities. We must figure this out.

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 304 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 305. ____________________

I thank my colleague, Mrs. Brooks from Indiana, for hosting this Special Order this evening to talk about this very important topic, and I am really proud to join all of our colleagues tonight to talk about the effects of the Tax Cuts and…

It is essential that we have an accurate map showing areas that are unserved and underserved so that we know where available resources should be focused.

The gentleman from Texas mentioned it; Chairman Walden mentioned it; Mr. Barton mentioned it. We should be celebrating, and that is what we are doing here tonight. All America should be celebrating the good fortune that we have to be…

I want to thank my friend and colleague, Representative Pete Olson, for partnering with me to colead this Special Order tonight on the benefits of natural gas and liquified natural gas exports, especially as the United States prepares to…