I ask my colleagues to support the Jackson Lee amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The amendment was agreed to…

I thank the gentlewoman very much and I am glad that she emphasized the work that the Environmental Justice grants have done in Puerto Rico, and the fact that they are citizens of the United States. But I have seen what the Environmental…

I thank the ranking member and the chairman of this committee for considering my amendment. My amendment is prohibiting the use of appropriated funds to limit museum outreach programs administered by the Smithsonian Institution. Again, for…

Let me thank the gentlewoman for really letting us know what a joy the Smithsonian is, even in front of the Appropriations Committee. Mr. Chair, I want to emphasize that the Smithsonian outreach programs increase connections between the…

Viewing Monday's display in Helsinki as a devastating manner is not exaggeration. It is not hyperbole. It is not exaggerating. Frankly, I think it is important for the Congress to adhere to its responsibilities in Article I, which…

My amendment is prohibiting the use of appropriated funds to eliminate the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, or programs, that are for the reforestation of urban areas. In fact, I celebrate and support the increase in funding. This…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I thank the gentleman from California. As I indicated, I think that creating the additional legislative history of the importance of this particular program is what I hope will strengthen it. May I ask, Mr. Chairman, how much time do I…

I thank the chairman and ranking member, Mr. Calvert and Ms. McCollum, for their leadership on these issues of preservation. The Jackson Lee amendment increases grant funding by $500,000 so that organizations interested in historical…

I thank Mr. Calvert, and, again, I thank the ranking member who has been so gracious. I believe Texas Southern University--not as old as 1837--Prairie View A&M, and others throughout the Nation will benefit from preserving these historic…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House…