I strongly support this amendment and encourage all of you to do the same. As the sponsor of the amendment explained, this does not take additional money, cuts down on bureaucracy, and puts the dollars into important work, like marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy. Mr. Chairman, I urge support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 2115 Amendment No. 44 Offered by Ms. Esty of Connecticut The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 44 printed in House Report 115-259.
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