John Culberson

If there is any adverse impact or any disproportionate negative impact, the act is not going to affect that, no matter how small.

Mr. Waxman, there is no definition of ``adverse'' in the act. That's in this amendment. That's one of the concerns. If there's any adverse impact, then the act doesn't go into effect, nor is there any definition of ``disproportionately.''…

The air contains mercury. The environment contains mercury from natural sources. The Communist Chinese, of course, are the world's largest polluter, and the plume of pollution from Communist China stretches all the way across the Pacific…

The duty we perform today to cut and cap America's spending, to put us on track to a balanced budget, and to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution are vitally important but pale in comparison to the sacrifices and duties of…

I think it's important for everyone to know the reason the House is considering this bill today is to put up another guardrail to show what the House cannot do. It's important in any compromise to understand what can and cannot be done…

I think it is very revealing in the debate today that the American people can see that the opposition to the proposal before the House is that we are attempting to even suggest that there be a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution…

I would be happy to yield to my friend from Ohio. Mr. LaTOURETTE. I thank the gentleman very much for yielding. The reason that this is the greatest deliberative body in the world is that sometimes during the course of a very intelligent…

In the 7 months before the blowout, there were 49 deepwater permits issued. And in the 7 months since the moratorium was allegedly lifted, there's only been seven deepwater permits issued. We in the committee adopted this amendment, which…

In reclaiming my time, as for the permits that have been approved, of course that's a matter of public record; but as for the permits that have been rejected and that are not yet a matter of public record, we want to see those and know why…

Reclaiming my time, I couldn't agree more. We find ourselves in agreement that sunshine is a healthy thing, and that's the purpose of the language in the bill. With all due respect, Mr. Dicks, it is important that the House reject this…

Today the House is honoring a pledge that we made to America in the largest landslide election in 70 years last November when the people of America spoke clearly and elected a new majority to govern the House to take America down the path…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5- minute votes on the passage of…

I wish to withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn. Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore…

I would point out that the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs has worked in an arm-in- arm, bipartisan way in support of our troops, in support of our veterans. And we have provided funding for every need that was…

I reserve a point of order against the gentleman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

Yes, I do. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in opposition to the motion.

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 Ohio will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows…

I want to express the committee's strong support for the gentleman's amendment. We are all in agreement that the Nation needs to look first to attempt to hire our veterans who have served this Nation, to attempt to encourage the businesses…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Colorado 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 Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Sherman

This is a straightforward vote to the House about whether or not we will, on behalf of American taxpayers, vote to impose union collective bargaining requirements on any private company doing business with the Federal Government. The…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes on his amendment.

I insist on my point of order. I certainly agree with the gentleman's sentiment. It is important that we as Members of Congress don't spend any money to name anything after ourselves. It is inappropriate. It just ought not be done. I know…

I thank the gentleman from Michigan for bringing this important amendment. I strongly support this amendment and urge the House to adopt the gentleman's amendment because it will save, again, our children and grandchildren a significant…

Thank you very much. If I could, Mr. Chairman, point out that the Heritage Foundation estimates that there will be a 22 percent savings to taxpayers by eliminating the Davis-Bacon requirement. The Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk…