Dan Newhouse

I would just remind the gentlewoman that the original program, the demonstration program, was authorized in 2009, and then $1 million was appropriated in the 2010 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. And so it is just being…

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 the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. For ``United States Fish…

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 the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Being as we have no additional speakers, I just would like to inquire of the gentlewoman from New York if she is ready to close.

Being from the state of Washington, I am somewhat reluctant to get engaged in this California water war. I am like Mr. Costa, it is easy to let it drive you crazy.

Its provisions are sound. Hence, VVA supports enactment of the VET Act.

The Veterans Administration facilities are directed to comply with the intent of EMTALA but they are not legally required to fulfill those obligations.

Whenever our government fails to meet this responsibility I believe swift action must be taken.

I believe one of the most important functions of our Federal government is to support and sustain those who have been willing to sacrifice all they have to defend our Nation.

This legislation seeks to address one of these problems.

Not passing this bill will continue to unnecessarily expose millions of Americans to Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases and will restrict resources for those desperately trying to keep the American people safe.

I would just inquire of the gentlewoman from New York if she has any further speakers.

I just wanted to agree with the gentlewoman from New York. I certainly, too, appreciate the bipartisan effort that was put into this bill on the part of both Chairman Simpson as well as Ranking Member Kaptur. They did an excellent job…

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter), a good friend of mine from the Rules Committee, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During…

I want to focus first on H.R. 1869, which I think is a good step in transparency.

The wolf population has exceeded recovery goals identified by the Service and partner biologists since 2002.

I am increasingly concerned with the challenges that our growers and packers are facing due to what sounds like really a lack of clarification and education on how to comply with the new Food Safety Modernization Act rules.

I appreciate the comments from the good gentleman from Alaska. I reserve the balance of my time.

Rural communities deserve better from their government. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 1502, insert the following: SEC. 1503. PUBLICATION OF CLOSURE OF ROADS IN FORESTS. The Chief…

I do have one more speaker who would like to say a few words on this issue. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wittman), the sponsor of the bill.

So, with that, I would be very happy to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Benishek).

Just out of courtesy to the gentlewoman from New York, I do have one Member who would like to speak on this bill, if that is okay with you.

Congressional action is needed.

I am convinced that the segregation systems necessitated by such state and local labeling laws will have a cost.