I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. DeGette), a leader of this bill and sponsor. Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Chair, I rise in strong support of the Lee amendment, which removes completely unnecessary and intrusive policy riders…

I thank the Senator. Mr. President, the work the Senate is engaged in this week is long overdue. The last time the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was updated was 14 years ago. Congress gave the country No Child Left Behind, a…

I rise today to pay tribute to Elder Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on July 3, 2015, at the age of 90. Boyd K. Packer was both a man of principle and a man…

Let me thank our ranking member for yielding and for your very critical and tremendous leadership on these issues. Mr. Speaker, as a strong supporter of this African Growth and Opportunity Act, let me first say that I am extremely…

Also jobs in Africa; healthcare issues like HIV and AIDS; development assistance, such as the Millennium Challenge Account. So we can't neglect Africa, and we can't allow the continent of Africa to be used as a gimmick in this overall…

Let me thank our Ranking Member, Congresswoman McCollum, for yielding, and for her tremendous leadership of this Subcommittee. Mr. Chair, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Interior and Environment bill before us would place health and safety of…

First, I thank the ranking member for yielding and, once again, for his tremendous leadership. I rise in strong opposition to this bill and to once again say ``no'' to fast track. This legislation cynically uses a bill that would exempt…

In no way should that be used as a bargaining chip on this bill. It is outrageous. Members should not have to choose between programs that they support, like TAA and AGOA, and then supporting fast track. These procedural gimmicks are…

The night before last, with the whole world watching, my home team, the Golden State Warriors, brought the O'Brien Trophy back to Oakland. The Warriors, led by NBA MVP Stephen Curry, showed the power of persistence and teamwork both on and…

AGOA is a growth and trade act. That is a trade preference program that has helped enhance trade investment and job creation to democratic institutions throughout Africa. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

Let me first thank Congressman McGovern for yielding and for his tireless effort and leadership. Also, I am proud to join with Congressman Walter Jones and, again, Mr. McGovern on this bipartisan resolution. This resolution calls only for…

Peter Blair has been a highly valued and trusted member of my staff from the time I took office in 2011. He was part of the team that did the heavy lifting of getting the Senate office off the ground and was instrumental in establishing…

Ryan McKeon has served as my chief advisor on economic policy for the past several years and has been an indispensable member of my staff. The old saying, ``still water runs deep,'' is a good metaphor for Ryan. Many on Capitol Hill race…

I send a second-degree amendment, Lee amendment No. 1687, to the desk as a second-degree amendment to Vitter amendment No. 1473 and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk…

I ask for regular order with respect to Vitter amendment No. 1473. Amendment No. 1687 to Amendment No. 1473, as Modified

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for the protecton and recovery of the greater…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hoeven). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1473, as Modified

I want to thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues. I rise today in strong opposition to this rule. Our country has already lost too many good-paying American jobs because of past trade deals…

This amendment would prohibit funding pursuant to the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force. And once again I am proud to offer this amendment with my colleagues, Representative Ellison and Grijalva. Now, why is this amendment…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 2 minutes remaining.

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. Amendment Offered by Mr. Hunter

Let me just say with regard to this amendment, Congress has a constitutional responsibility. It is our prerogative to declare war or not. It is our prerogative to debate and vote on any military action anywhere in the world. More than a…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

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} 2330

My amendment is really very simple. It is cosponsored by Representatives Grijalva and Ellison. It prohibits any funding in this bill pursuant to the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. This timeline…