I think it's important to note that President Reagan issued a memorandum similar to this in 1985, and President Clinton issued an executive order in 1993 requiring the exact same one-third elimination as President Trump.

The purpose of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) is clear: committees should be fairly balanced in expertise and points of view.

This is about the integrity of our Nation.

This is not a partisan issue. This is something all of us want, Democrats and Republicans alike.

I sincerely want to thank all the panelists, particularly ones that have, I assume, preexisting conditions, for taking the time to come here.

I cannot believe it is the America this Congress wishes to leave, and I cannot believe that this is the legacy that any of you want for your public service.

I think broad guidelines are better, and leaving specific decisions are better in the hands of the State.

I'm disappointed but, you know, quite frankly I'm not surprised, as this is just another in a long list of political stunts by leadership's sudden decision to move H.R. 2722.

I would be remiss today if I didn't take the opportunity to highlight how partisan politics on the part of the House Democrat leadership has once again failed to proceed through regular order.

The Science Committee has a crucial role to play in the consideration of any legislation that truly aims to improve the security of America's election systems.

I do believe that it's important to remember the differences between different States.

There is no doubt that there is a need for improved security of our elections - we know that at least 21 states were targeted by foreign state actors prior to the 2016 U.S. election.

That being said, I look forward to a thoughtful and bipartisan discussion today of how we can improve the security of America's election systems now, and in the future.

To me, it appears that these election administration provisions are a Federal overreach that really encroach upon the function of State and local election administrators.

We want people to better themselves every day, to gradually work themselves off the system.

I would just say, this is a return on investment. This is a good investment that will save this country a lot of money with its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…

If you get a good education and you work hard, you can do a lot.

I would say the federal government is not doing a good job at trying to get people out of poverty.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 52 Offered by Mr. Beyer The Acting CHAIR…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. {time} 0330 Amendment No. 68 Offered by Ms. Mucarsel-Powell…

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. Amendment No. 53 Offered by Mr. Beyer The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 69 will not be…

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. Amendment No. 54 Offered by Ms. Blunt Rochester The Acting…

It is--what?--20 till 2. We have got a group here that is willing to stay all night until we address this problem with the supplemental. You can talk about children, but, just like my good friend from Texas says, go to the border. See…

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 Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Ms. Pressley The Acting CHAIR. It is…