Can I inquire about how much time remains on both sides on this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 3 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 1 minute remaining.

I would note to my colleague that I appreciate his issue of concern. I appreciate what I think he is trying to do. But in the nature of the FARRM Bill and the nature of the debate we're at right now, this is not really the environment, and…

I wish to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I appreciate the gentlelady's very sincere interest, and of course our colleague Congressman Hastings' work and concern about pollinator health. He has been a champion on these issues for quite some time. While we are all aware of the need…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining

While I appreciate the interest of the gentlemen in advancing shellfish fishermen in their districts, I think the premise of their amendment is wrong. While other definitions of specialty crops may have included shellfish, the definition…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Wisconsin has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.

I would note that I am the last speaker and would conclude, and would ask if the gentleman would yield me an extra minute or two.

I recognize the gentleman from Washington's concerns about the one-size-fits-all approach of the FDA. In fact, this was among the several concerns we raised during debate in the House when the Food Safety Modernization Act was under…

I'd like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers).

I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. I would encourage the FDA to reevaluate the proposed regulations, including docket No. FDA-2011-N-0921-0001, and make the necessary revisions to ensure that they meet this purpose. I yield to the…

As you're all well aware, it's been a tough week in the Southwest. In particular, it's been a tough few days in the Fourth District of Oklahoma. Today, I rise to first thank you for your prayers and your thoughts and your good will, but I…

The agency's process for writing rules has lacked sequencing and coordination.

CFTC reauthorization gives the Committee an opportunity to review the CFTC's operations, examine the pressing issues facing the futures and swaps markets.

Today, nearly 3 years after the Dodd-Frank Act was enacted, numerous Main Street businesses are still waiting to understand how new regulations affect them and their operations.

It is impossible to discuss the CFTC and the future of the CFTC without recognizing the impact of these events on the agency and its response to them.

I appreciate the gentlelady from Tennessee's attempt at reform here. In fact, the farm bill passed by the Agriculture Committee last Congress accomplished the goal of her amendment by preventing USDA from promoting the SNAP program. Our…

Some of these regulations could make using derivatives so expensive that businesses will be forced to stop using them to hedge against risk.

Again, all of these bills are intended to restore the balance that I believe can exist between sound regulation and a healthy economy.

We stand to harm significant portions of our economy if these issues are not addressed in legislative fixes.

Unfortunately, the reason we are still talking about the very same issues is because the same concerns still exist with parts of Dodd-Frank.

Farmers, ranchers, financial firms, main street businesses are worried about some of the unintended consequences of Dodd-Frank rules.

It is good to note that this Committee heard from top regulators from Japan and the European Union just last December, who warned that without better coordination between the CFTC and international regulators there will be global…

Every single bill we will discuss here today is bipartisan with Republicans and Democrats both on the Agriculture Committee and the Financial Services Committee supporting them.

All of these bills are intended to restore the balance that I believe can exist between sound regulation and a healthy economy.