I would like to thank the chairwoman, Chairwoman Waters, for her hard work on this very important piece of legislation. H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, provides for the long-term reauthorization reform of the National…

I would like to thank the gentleman for his amendment. I raise questions about this amendment for the same reason that I raised questions about the previous amendment, and that is, you know, we are at a point here in our economy in this…

Then I would just like to say that this has been an effort that has been moving forth. As we've said, we've had a lot of lapses in this program across the country. It's caused a lot of disturbances for folks who are trying to purchase new…

I think that we could work within existing regulatory and administrative offices to try to accomplish the same thing. FEMA has assured us that they have already a functioning appeals process, and on top of an Inspector General and…

I would just like to speak very briefly in support of the gentleman's amendment. We have all had in our States issues with knowing the correct way to leave and evacuate certain areas. I sort of was hoping that this area of information was…

I would think, through the continuing education of the real estate schools and the licensing boards throughout the different States who have these issues, that this would already be something that's covered. Again, I will go back to my…

But, Madam Speaker, as we stand here today, unfortunately, this is a missed opportunity. From the start of the debate, it was apparent there was little or no interest from our Democrat colleagues in working towards a consensus bill on…

I'd particularly like to thank my fellow member of the delegation, Mr. Rahall, for bringing House Resolution 1153 forward. The occurrence of this crash straddled two of our counties. His is Pocahontas and mine is Randolph. We both know…

Just briefly, I would like to thank both the sponsors of the bill. Certainly the intent is for more information and certainly more accurate information to look at the programs that we're putting forth and that have been put forth to see if…

What would be the approximate cost of something like this? This is something where we are in this time of debt and deficit, and we need to cut our spending here. I think we need to be very vigilant on the bottom line. What is the bottom…

I still have skepticism even about 10 million, which in everyday dollars is still quite a bit of money. And, as I said, we need to look at what we are doing on the bottom line here. So, while I am very sympathetic and I think that the…

I would just reiterate that the Congressman's amendment seeks to ensure that the employees hired by FHA as a result of funds made available in this bill are in good standing and not guilty of viewing any previous pornography or any related…

But still, the authority they have to raise down payment requirements is already existing in current law.

The gentleman's amendment is similar to previous efforts by Republicans in past housing debates to ensure that convicted sex offenders are unable to receive the Federal aid to obtain housing through the FHA. I think the intent and the…

I would like to thank the chairwoman of the Housing Subcommittee for her good work on this bill and for this manager's amendment. We have worked together on this amendment, as we have with the rest of the bill. As she summarized in her…

As the Congressman has stated, his amendment merely ensures that HUD will take no action between now and the end of FY 2011 to bar the Chinese drywall victims from eligibility from HUD's special mitigation and forbearance program. Since…

I rise in full support of H.R. 5072, the FHA Reform Act of 2010. H.R. 5072 amends the National Housing Act to include enforcement and premium changes to the FHA single-family mortgage insurance program that will improve the insurance…

I would just reiterate that this bill has my support. It passed out of the committee by voice vote. I think we did a good job meeting each other halfway on certain issues that we might have had some disagreement on, and I look forward to…

What I've heard over the last week when I was home for the district work period is that people are really concerned about the spending and overspending that's going on here in Washington. Folks in West Virginia are tightening their belts…

As we approach Memorial Day we still have no budget. And now it appears we will not even be offered a budget resolution for the first time since the adoption of the 1974 Congressional Budget Act. Across the country, people are hurting and…

But as we have said, on April 5, 2010, an explosion occurred at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, killing 29 miners. And our hearts and prayers still are with the families and with the communities who have suffered greatly. This…

I stand today in support of H.R. 2136, the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act. She was a very strong advocate for campus fire prevention, and she is greatly missed. But we are thinking about her today. You know…

I rise today in support of H.R. 1722. I represent the eastern panhandle of West Virginia that continues to welcome new residents seeking the lower cost of living and family-oriented environment that West Virginia offers. Many of these new…

I want to thank the gentleman from New York, not only for his support of this bill but also for his eloquent statement in support, not just of the coin but of mothers in general. This Sunday, families across the Nation will gather to honor…

I would just, again, reiterate my support for this bill. I think it's timely. It's something that we want to do in an expeditious and responsible manner, and I believe that this bill addresses those concerns.