I am opposed to draconian budget cuts that would adversely impact the Army National Guard. Currently, my State of West Virginia is under a State of Emergency because of a chemical spill into our Capital's water supply. Our state's National…

don't misinterpret that as a signal to devolve everything back to the States and renege on our Federal role.

I commend the gentleman from New York (Mr. Maloney) for offering this motion to instruct and for his leadership on this most vital issue for the safety of the American people. I also want to commend the full committee chairman, Mr…

As we conclude this debate, I want to once again commend Chairman Shuster, Subcommittee Chairman Gibbs, and our ranking member, Mr. Bishop of New York, for the tremendous effort that has been made to bring this legislation where it is…

Shuster amendment No. 1 provides for the expediting and completion of ongoing feasibility studies and authorizes the Corps of Engineers to move to pre-construction planning, engineering, and design. It directs the Corps of Engineers to…

I am proud to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), the ranking member on our freight panel.

This amendment reflects the good work of many Members from both sides of the aisle and, again, reflects a bipartisan process followed by Chairman Shuster in assembling this important legislation. It includes thoughtful language related to…

Throughout the process of developing this water resources bill, Chairman Shuster has done a remarkable job of maintaining a balance between addressing future water resource needs of the Nation and coming to terms with those legacy projects…

Although I am not opposed to the amendment, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from West Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes…

I thank the chairman. Mr. Chairman, I really, really--I mean, I really reluctantly oppose this amendment. Some concerns have been raised about how the changes proposed in this amendment would affect the current process by which the Corps…

I am very happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), a very valuable member of our Transportation and Infrastructure Committee who has had tremendous input on this legislation. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman…

I am very proud and happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Bishop), our superb, super- superb ranking member.

May I have the time remaining on both sides, please. The CHAIR. The gentleman from West Virginia has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Pennsylvania has 6\3/4\ minutes remaining.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson). (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)

I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I am pleased to rise today in support of H.R. 1380, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. I commend Chairman Shuster, the subcommittee chairman, Mr. Gibbs, and our ranking member, Mr. Bishop, for the superb bipartisan way…

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from West Virginia has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Michigan has 30 seconds remaining.

I am happy to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi).

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 417, nays 3, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No. 560]…

I yield the gentleman an additional 1 minute. Mr. DeFAZIO. This year, I had to get my State to partner with the Federal Government so the Federal Government would bring the four dredges with the Corps crews down to dredge my small ports…

I am very happy to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel), who has worked very hard on this legislation and does a superb job of representing her ports in southern Florida.

I am very happy to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz) and thank her for her tremendous input and help on this legislation as we developed the bill.

I am happy to yield 2 minutes to another gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer). This particular gentleman is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and has been a leader on that committee in discussions about financing…

I am very happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority whip.

Some of my colleagues would have us believe that our current Federal shutdown has no real consequences. I have heard some even suggest that this period of suspended government should be thought of merely as a slowdown or a slimdown. There…