I appreciate my colleague's support for the DOE's efforts to take action on the defense-related uranium mines that are a legacy of the Cold War. The amendment does not change funding levels within the bill, and I do not oppose the…

I want to thank the chairman for this opportunity to discuss a matter of great interest and importance to the Tri-Cities community in my district. In the 1940s and 1950s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acquired land along the shoreline…

On May 19, we recognized Armed Forces Day. This is a day set aside to honor the brave men and women serving in the U.S. military across the country. In central Washington, this day was celebrated by the Ephrata community at an event put on…

I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Wyoming for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of amendment No. 20 offered by my friend Ms. Cheney, and I am a proud cosponsor, as well, of this amendment. This amendment would…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank Chairman Conaway for his commitment to continue working on this important issue, and I look forward to working with him. Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Woodall), and I ask unanimous…

On Wednesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 900, providing for further consideration of a very important piece of legislation for America's farmers and ranchers: H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 900 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 900 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

We should not be singling out key agricultural industries under programs like this. We should not be picking winners and losers among our farmers. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to strongly oppose the Russell amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield…

I have one speaker. I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas).

I believe I have the right to close, so I would reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma has the right to close.

By the direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 879 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 879 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the…

On Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 879, providing for consideration of an important piece of legislation, H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018. The rule provides for…

Let me quote the ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), who said that: Overall, this legislation is a balanced step in the right direction that will benefit ratepayers, taxpayers…

I thank the gentleman, Mr. Woodall, my good friend from the Rules Committee, for yielding me such time. Mr. Speaker, I also welcome Mrs. Torres to her first management of a rule on the floor. It is a pleasure to have her as part of the…

I thank the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, earlier this afternoon, I had the opportunity during debate on the rule to rise and speak about this bill, as well as the great coalition of…

Many advocates for the environmental lobby claim to be pro-science, but it is clear that far too often they only rely on that science when it is convenient. The spill order mandated by this judge could have harmful effects on the very fish…

On Monday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 831, providing for consideration of two important pieces of legislation: H.R. 5444, the Taxpayer First Act; and H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act. The rule provides…

The Ways and Means Committee put out a discussion draft on March 26 entitled, ``The Taxpayer First Act.'' The committee provided 2 weeks to collect input from Members, stakeholder groups, and the public. I would say to my good friends…

I, too, sit on the Rules Committee, and what we witnessed Monday was an amazing thing, coming together in a bipartisan fashion on some very important bills to bring reform to the Internal Revenue Service. And I might respond to the…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 831 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 831 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…

Reclaiming my time, the bipartisan effort in this bill is reflected in a very, very good way, and I urge respecting that process, respecting the comprehensive, collaborative work that was done on this bill, and I urge support of the rule…

I thank the good gentleman from Virginia for yielding me some time today. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the balanced budget amendment, offered by my friend and colleague, Congressman Goodlatte. Reining in the Federal debt is not…

I just want to thank Mr. Johnson for shedding light on this issue.

Most Members don't get an opportunity to personally thank the Chief and Assistant Chief. So thank you, gentlemen, for being here...