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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 696, line 8, strike ``Secretary of Defense'' and insert ``Director of National Intelligence''. Page 697, line…
This amendment is very straightforward. Currently, all Members of Congress are prohibited from having contracts with the Federal Government, either way. In other words, if you are a Member of Congress, you own something, you can't lease it…
I would simply say that there are reporting requirements; there are not comprehensive reporting requirements. And that is the purpose of this amendment, to make sure we report everything and so that we have all of the information that is…
I have no further speakers on this first en bloc. I reserve the balance of my time.
I have an additional speaker. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline).
I would simply note that, in last year's NDAA, when the Republicans were in charge, they cut $751 million from the personnel account, and then the President, 6 months after that, took another $1 billion out of the personnel account to fund…
To say that I urge support for the en bloc package. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith). The en bloc amendments were agreed…
I am sorry, at some point someone has got to tell me what ``engaging in personalities'' means. I have served in this body for a long time. I still don't know what that means. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from…
Just briefly, I will agree, this is a messaging bill, and the message is this is a bad policy. That is what the House is doing. I will also agree that, when it comes to crafting the right policy in this area, it should be done in…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on adoption of H. Res. 124 will be followed by a 5-minute vote on agreeing to the Speaker's…
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Carbajal).
I respectfully submit the Rules of the Committee on Armed Services for the 116th Congress, as adopted by the committee on January 24, 2019. RULE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) The Rules of the House of Representatives are the rules of the…
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