Yes, I believe that Congress's job is to charge the Agency, give it authority it believes... and let the scientists make the science decisions. Keep politics out of it.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. As the majority leader gave his remarks a few moments ago, I was reminded that, in December of 2010, I was in this House of Representatives and, during a lameduck session, the House of Representatives…

This afternoon marked the passage finally of the Pandemic All-Hazard Preparedness Act on the 100-year anniversary of the Spanish flu.

I introduced H.R. 2700, which would use the $5 billion in offsets from the drug pricing bills that passed through this committee with unanimous support to pay for 1 year of public health extenders.

I do hope that we will be able to accomplish these reauthorizations prior to the end of the fiscal year.

Community Health Centers are the front lines for caring for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.

I am legitimately getting worried because that time between now and September 30th always goes by so fast.

Reauthorizing these public health programs and delaying the DSH cuts are important in maintaining access and quality for healthcare for Americans.

I do remain concerned, however, that these bills have funding increases but include no offsets.

I remain concerned that the total cost of these bills could exceed $50 billion, with no offsets identified to pay for the policies.

I do remain concerned that these bills have funding increases but no offsets.

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. 8 Offered by Mr. Cohen The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…