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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is…

As we noted in our committee markup, there would be nothing controversial about studying this threat and being prepared to mitigate the risks. In fact, that is our responsibility. The support for this climate resiliency language was truly…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 minutes.

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 Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

As I said, I believe this amendment would significantly hinder the Department of Defense's ability to procure energy, and I urge its defeat. As I stated previously, this amendment is opposed by the Department of Defense. Mr. Chairman, I…

I want to thank the ranking member for yielding. And, Mr. Chair, I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Thornberry, Ranking Member Smith, and Chairwoman Stefanik for their collective efforts in crafting this bill that is before us this…

During the full committee markup of the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, the House Armed Services Committee came together to produce a strong bipartisan bill that will ensure investment in and oversight of our military…

On rollcall vote 335, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Yoder). The question is on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The amendment was agreed to. The…

H.R. 2353 aligns CTE programs with industry needs, promotes work-based learning, and supports career counselors while strengthening Federal investment in CTE. I encourage my colleagues to support students, businesses, and their local…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, I rise in strong support of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This bipartisan bill, Mr…

Climate change is impacting stability in areas of the world where our troops are operating today.

underfunding the State Department will strain U.S. efforts to maintain our present level of diplomatic and military influence across the globe.

I have advocated for the transition of mature, game-changing technologies to our warfighters so that we never send them into a fair fight.

the value of our American power projection lies in our diverse and flexible abilities beyond traditional warfighting domains.

underfunding the Department of Education and Health and Human Services will undermine the military's ability to recruit the best and the brightest.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank Representative Smucker for holding this Special Order. Madam Speaker, as co-chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, I rise to highlight the importance of career and technical…

I support the President's commitment to rebuilding the military. However, I am concerned that the current budget request does not go far enough.

I just don't want us to, you know, let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

The administration's budget proposal for defense is not enough to do what the President said he wants to do.

To begin to repair the damage that has been done to readiness, and to build the capacity needed for today's dangerous world, we believe that $640 billion is required for fiscal year 2018.

We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

I commend the Navy for being very forward leaning on things like directed energy.

Thank you, Madam Chair. And welcome, Admiral Rogers. I want to thank you for testifying before us today.

But also we have robust cyber threat information sharing, for example, with the Israelis.