I share some of my distinguished colleague's concerns about EERE, but let me, for the record, lay some things out. I am a strong supporter of EERE. EERE received over $16 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, of which…

In closing, I urge strong support of this great bill. This bill helps all of America regain energy dominance. It fulfills the great agenda that President Trump has set out not only for nuclear but for energy. It is a bill that helps all…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Chair, I respectfully rise to oppose the amendment. While I completely understand some of the frustrations my colleagues may experience with some of the dealings with the executive branch…

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations is responsible for managing more than $25 billion for large-scale pilot programs and demonstrations across numerous energy technologies. It is our responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer…

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. 46 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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

I claim the time in opposition. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would cut funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, which supports hundreds of cost-shared projects, partnering with private industry to bring needed jobs to this…

My objections to this amendment mirror my objections to the previous amendments to cut funding for regional commissions. I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This regional commission helps distressed communities across Alaska with basic infrastructure, like water and sewage systems and power generation. For similar reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I…

For the same reasons with the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

While I appreciate my colleague's interest on these issues, my view is steadfast and the same as it was last year when a similar amendment was offered. Threats to the United States have changed and technology has advanced, but our ICBM…

I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. An amendment…

Much like the gentleman's last amendment, I respectfully think the result of his amendment would be the opposite of his intent. There is no new loan authority provided in this bill. Existing title 17 loans, however, will be repaid for many…

For the same reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1370 and rule XVIII, the Chair declares the House in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for the consideration of the bill, H.R. 8997. The Chair appoints the…

This bipartisan en bloc amendment was developed in coordination with the minority. It contains noncontroversial amendments addressing important issues at the agencies funded in this bill that have been agreed to by both sides. Mr…

I share some of my colleague's concern about excess spending in EERE. EERE received over $16 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, of which there are billions in unobligated balances remaining. These reasons are exactly…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

While I appreciate my colleague's interest in keeping the Federal spending in check, I would note that the 12 bills reported by the Appropriations Committee collectively adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act. How funds are allocated…

Our Nation's strategic defense rests on a strong nuclear deterrent.

One of my strongest priorities in Congress has been, for years, nuclear energy, all aspects of nuclear energy.

Let's face it, we serve in very arduous times. There are very strong ideas on both sides and different avocations.

I thank our wonderful chair for yielding the time to me, and I really appreciate her kind words. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024, particularly the Energy-Water Development…