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.

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…

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 do appreciate the gentlewoman's knowledge and work on this issue in her home State of Minnesota. However, I think it is time that we in this country declare a success, declare a win when it comes to the gray wolf. There are at least…

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…

I do appreciate the gentlewoman's statement that we must work together to protect critical resources, and that is exactly why I am presenting this amendment for our consideration, so that dairies that want to do a good job know which rules…

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.

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.

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.

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

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 do want to thank the gentlewoman from New York for her comments as they relate to the moral and legal obligation of the Federal Government to continue the nuclear waste cleanup that we have all over this country. And then the gentlewoman…

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…

I thank the good gentlewoman from New York. Mr. Speaker, the rule we have considered provides for the consideration of a very important piece of legislation that will protect our country from security threats; that will ensure we have a…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 743 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 743 Resolved, That (a) at any time after adoption of this resolution the…

I want to thank the gentleman from Ohio for yielding and also for his hard work on this important piece of legislation. Coming from mosquito country, I am very much interested in this legislation. Madam Speaker, passing the Zika Vector…

On Monday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 743, providing for consideration of an important piece of legislation, H.R. 5055, the fiscal year 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The rule…

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

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 would only say that since this is a bill, the SHARE Act, about public access, about use of our treasures, our national forests and public lands, all we are asking from the Forest Service is a little bit of transparency, notice so that…