John Culberson

This amendment would cut the Bureau of Prisons' operations by $10 million. This is a serious cut. The Bureau of Prisons performs an essential function in keeping our streets safe and protecting the people of America. We have already funded…

I share my colleagues' support for law enforcement and have no objection to this amendment; and I will work with the gentlemen to ensure that the COPS program is funded when we get to conference, we have a budget agreement across the…

I join the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Harris) in opposing this amendment because the EEOC, under the previous administration, has created this monstrosity of a burden on small businesses, and they did such a poor job of it that the…

I thank my colleague from Washington for his service to the people of Seattle, the people in his State, his service here, and for his devotion to this program. I absolutely recognize the importance of the COPS Hiring Program and what an…

I claim the time in opposition, but I have no objection to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I think it is entirely appropriate to make inmates help pay for some of the cost of their time in a halfway house. This program helps make inmate reentry into the community as seamless as possible. It has been a successful one. We want to…

I wish to address the gentlewoman's comments, very briefly. I want to thank the gentlewoman for bringing this matter to the House's attention. Harmful algal blooms are an important issue, especially to the State of Florida. We know how…

I strongly support the amendment. I will work with Mr. Roskam as the CFO of the DOJ and do whatever is necessary to help make sure they review these cases rapidly and return people's money to their rightful owners. Once again, Mr. Roskam…

I have no particular objection to the amendment other than I am concerned about the offset. We need to make sure the Department of Justice has all the resources they need in order to protect this country. I am concerned about taking it out…

As the designee of Chairman Frelinghuysen, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

We have, as you know, an extremely difficult budget year. Our constituent's hard-earned tax dollars are being stretched farther and thinner than ever, particularly in light of the disasters that struck Texas and southwest Louisiana and now…

I urge Members to oppose this amendment. ATF is doing a good job of protecting our Second Amendment rights, and this amendment would injure them severely. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is…

I appreciate the gentleman withdrawing the amendment. I want to express my support for the work the Legal Services Corporation does. When we reach a budget agreement throughout the Congress for Legal Services, we will work with you in…

I have no objection to the gentleman's amendment, and I support it. We have had it in previous bills. I hope the House will adopt it in this bill as well.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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

The days of sanctuary cities accepting Federal money and ignoring Federal law are over. The policy under this administration, the policy I insisted be adopted last summer, is, if you want Federal money, follow Federal law, or don't ask. I…

Chairman Smith, I support your amendment to increase the physical and biological sciences and will fight for it in conference.

I urge Members to join me in opposing this amendment to protect the public safety of the people of the United States, to ensure that our tax dollars are efficiently used, but, above all, to make sure these 34,000 inmates are not released…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Griffith). The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I understand my colleague is offering this on behalf of another Member who could not be here today, but I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. Let me make sure that we read it so the people understand what we are talking about…

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 Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 125 Offered by Mr. Buck The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

First of all, I want to thank everyone here in the House for their kind words and their prayers and their support this morning for the Hurricane Harvey relief bill. I want to thank you in particular, Chairman Frelinghuysen, for your hard…

To everyone in Texas and Louisiana who has suffered the loss of a loved one or the loss of everything they own in this catastrophic flood, we are here today to tell you that help is on the way and to say thank you. Help is on the way…

The bill also provides $19.9 billion for NASA, which is a $218 million increase, and the bill advances space exploration and ensures America will remain the world leader in space exploration and technology. The bill makes sure that the…