I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer

For a number of years, Mr. Chairman--and to my colleagues, again, I thank the chairman and ranking member--I practiced energy law in the State of Texas. For a number of years, I worked with advocacy groups that were crying out for an…

I thank the gentleman very much, and I thank the committee for its work. I ask my colleagues to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer an amendment to H.R. 5325, the ``Energy and Water…

I would make the point that this is included in this bill on page 3, under ``Construction.'' I don't view this in particular as an earmark as much as I do as putting in resources necessary for the protection of our coastline. Again, it is…

I hope that my appreciation to the ranking member and the chairman is evidenced by hoping to offer an amendment that is a reflection of the time that I served on the Science Committee for 12 years, and now almost a decade plus on Homeland…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Mulvaney

I thank the gentleman very much. If my good friend from Iowa was joining and trying to make sure that Federally funded construction jobs went to companies that were based here in the United States, I would be celebrating with him to avoid…

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his expression. What I would argue is: What are Members here to do? I would vigorously disagree this is an earmark. I believe there is authorization, in particular under operation and maintenance…

I do. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized on the point of order.

I respect and thank the gentleman from Indiana very much, the ranking member, for his support of the amendment, and I thank him for his leadership. I appreciate the chairman's commentary, but that is why I attempted to be very responsible…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise provided by this Act…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 56, after line 24, insert the following new section: Sec. 510. None of the funds made available by this Act for…