I don't have a copy of the amendment in front of me, but from what I have listened to the gentleman, it sounds like discrimination in the guise of religious freedom, and I would hope that isn't what the gentleman intends. I have just been…

Let me just end by saying, this country has a long and storied history of supporting civil rights and worker rights, and that spirit was clearly violated last week during the vote on the spending bill. We know that businesses should…

I just wanted to say that I associate myself with Congressman Maloney's remarks. Workplace discrimination is a crime that we, as lawmakers, have long sought to mitigate. I have to say I admire him for his courage, for his eloquence, and…

The Black amendment would prohibit financial assistance to any State or political subdivision that is acting in contravention of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. But this is an energy and water bill. This…

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

Years ago, there were people that served in this body that denied that America should pass a Clean Water Act. Today, in many places in our country when we turn on the tap, we trust what we drink. We had to change our way of life. Yes, we…

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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. Garamendi

And Members, this amendment tells the Department of Energy to ignore the latest climate change science. Even worse, the amendment denies that carbon pollution is harmful. According to this amendment, the cost of carbon pollution is zero…

I hate to disagree with the chairman of our subcommittee. But let me just say that the amendment actually reads: ``None of the funds made available by this act may be used to revoke funding previously awarded.'' ``None of the funds.'' That…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining, please? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 2 minutes remaining.

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 North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Garamendi

I would like to assure the Members that the following amendment is the one that we are debating: ``None of the funds made available by this act may be used to revoke funding previously awarded to or within the State of North Carolina.'' Is…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 743, the gentleman from Pennsylvania and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes on the amendment to the amendment. The Chair…

I withdraw my reservation of a point of order on the amendment to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

I appreciate the chairman yielding to me. I agree with his opposition to this amendment. Why blame one of the best parts of our government, in my opinion, for Congress not doing its job? I am always impressed with the Energy Information…

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chair, I join the chairman in opposing this amendment. It is, truly, a blunt cut--5 percent to the Department of Energy from its current level with no analysis, no consultation, no consideration of impact. It is…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has been absolutely unrelenting in her representation of Houston and of the serious situation that is faced there by the citizenry and leaders because of the…

Okay. I thank the Chair so very much. In such case, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

I strongly oppose this damaging rider which would block the Department of Energy from implementing or enforcing commonsense energy efficiency standards for light bulbs. I have the highest respect for Dr. Burgess, but not on this particular…

I have great respect for Congressman Garamendi. I know how thoughtful he is, and normally I do support his efforts. I have to say that, in this instance, I think the priority has to be on completing construction of MOX. I think there was a…

I thank the chairman very much for yielding and join him in opposing this, I think, well-intentioned amendment. The amendment would actually cut funding for the oversight of existing loans. I don't think, in view of some of the things that…

It is interesting that a Member from Colorado, which is where the National Renewable Energy Laboratory--I would sure like to have that in Ohio--is headquartered. I have actually visited that site and have been so impressed by the basic…

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 Virginia will be postponed. {time} 1930 Amendment Offered by Mr. McNerney Mr. McNERNEY. Mr…

I couldn't agree with Congressman Griffith more about the necessity of transitioning communities. When I look back to the 1990s when something called NAFTA passed--the North American Free Trade Agreement--we were promised that there would…