Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment No. 1 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Barton). It is now in order to consider amendment No. 1 printed in House Report 115-785.
Kay Granger
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Kay Granger is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 12th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she has held various leadership positions in Congress, including serving as the chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Granger has been an advocate for increased defense spending and has emphasized the importance of national security in her legislative work.
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Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kelly) for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I appreciate the gentleman's commitment to this matter. We respect the dedication and accomplishments of all National Background Investigations Bureau workers, including the hard work of the staff in…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Wittman) having assumed the chair, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Acting Chair of the Committee of…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, in closing, I urge the rejection of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney). The question was taken…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, not only does this amendment cut $1 billion from vital programs in FY19; it will leave future Congresses with at least a $6 billion shortfall. That is not the appropriate way to spend our taxpayers' dollars. The Navy is not…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, this amendment increases funding for the Virginia-class submarine program by $1 billion, at the expense of other critical Navy and Air Force programs. The Department of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Air Force…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, this amendment increases funding for the National Guard's Counterdrug Program. We are very supportive of the counterdrug program. The bill in front of us increases funding at the same level that passed the House last year. That…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition, but I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, the gentleman's amendment reaffirms existing DOD policy and supports the House NDAA, which also includes this provision. Mr. Chairman, I support the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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