Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Barton). The amendment was agreed to.

In reclaiming my time, we are trying to give money to the Federal Government that your subcommittee can use. It is a good amendment. I appreciate your support, Mr. Chairman. I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 0000

Is it not true there literally is an escrow account in Texas with $30 million in it that they wish to send to the Federal Government?

I rise in strong support of the gentleman's amendment. I think it is absolutely the right thing to do. It is pure common sense. As you know, these newer bulbs, while they may be more energy efficient, they are much more expensive. I have…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: In the Account ``Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.'' After the dollar amount, insert…

Mr. Chairman, I had offered an amendment for the Record that was a very specific amendment, and I am going to read that: The Secretary shall accept from the Trinity River Authority of Texas, if received by October 31, 2015, $30,191,026 as…

Is it also not true that, if Mr. Simpson and Ms. Kaptur and their subcommittee and the full committee accepts this and works in good faith to actually implement it, that the subcommittee and the full committee can use these unobligated…

I have introduced a bill that would repeal the current ban on crude oil exports.

I support the three bills that we are having the hearing on. I think they are all reformative, and I think they are positive, and they are transparent; and I think the more of that the better.

I support these three bills. I would hope, Mr. Chairman, that you would change your mind.

I want to compliment you and all the people that have worked on it. I am extremely pleased with what is in the draft.