I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano), the distinguished ranking member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, let me state a fact. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of…

I would quickly make a point to my very good friend, who knows quite well I hold her in very high regard. On the veterans issue, I just point out that we actually appropriated more to the VA than the administration asked for. We are…

I just remind my friends, for the VA, which we both support, we offered more money than the administration asked for. It is pretty notorious for not doing a very good job of budgeting. That hasn't changed over the years. That is why we…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. Proceedings will resume on questions previously…

I was unavoidably detained during the recorded vote on agreeing to the Cline amendment to H.R. 1516. Had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call No. 406.

I thank my good friend, the distinguished subcommittee chairman from Tennessee, for yielding. Today's measure provides funding for energy and water development initiatives for fiscal year 2025 which are crucial to the prosperity and…

The United States boasts many natural wonders and resources, and the bill before us broadly supports our Nation's rich natural and cultural heritage. The basis of this year's Interior and Environment appropriations bill is good…

I thank my friend, Chairman Graves for yielding to me. Like many of our colleagues, I recognize the critical importance of the biennial Water Resources Development Act. I also appreciate the need to move the House version as quickly as…

Today's measure provides funding for the Legislative Branch for Fiscal Year 2025. Although this is the smallest of our twelve annual appropriations bills, it carries an outsized importance for our democracy. Each member of Congress has…

I was unavoidably detained during the vote on the motion to recommit H.R. 7637. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 340. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken…

Today's measure covers the Department of Homeland Security and is critical to defending the homeland and protecting the American people. From the crisis at the southern border, to the scourge of fentanyl, to the threat of terrorism, the…

The United States has long been the global leader for peace, stability, and international cooperation. This role did not come easily or through weakness. It is the result of the great sacrifice of the American people. It came about not…

I have been a champion on this issue for the past 15 years, since the Supreme Court's 2009 Carcieri v. Salazar decision.

So, that is why the system is broken, in my view, Madam Chair. It is really a court decision that has caused the problem.

I think you could multiply what these tribes have gone through dozens, if not hundreds of times...

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes.

I want to thank the Subcommittee for all its hard work on behalf of Indian Country, and particularly today for holding this hearing on my legislation, H.R. 1208, which would amend the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and affirm the…

I thank my good friend from Texas, the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee, for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of this important piece of legislation. There are many things that set our Nation apart from others. One of…

I thank very much, Leader Scalise, for yielding. I also thank my friend from Maryland for those incredibly kind and gracious remarks. Mr. Speaker, in the history of my State, there is a great political figure, former Governor, former…

Congressman Tom Cole, now has the distinguished honor of chairing this very committee.

One of my priorities on this subcommittee is to stop the runaway housing inflation that impacts not only my constituents in Arkansas but every American.

I look forward to working with you to prioritize our Nation's vital infrastructure and transportation needs in Arkansas's third district and across the country.

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Kamlager-Dove).