Alan Simpson: “I appreciate the gentleman's intent, and I will be happy to work with him as we move forward in conference, but at this…”

I sympathize with what the gentleman is saying. I agree with him. It is a huge problem, and it is a math problem. He mentioned something that is really important. We used to spend about 70 percent of the budget on discretionary…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in reluctant opposition to H.R. 4502, the seven-bill fiscal year 2022 appropriations package that includes the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. I had…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Donalds). The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages the development of energy and mineral resources of the Outer Continental Shelf along our Nation's coastlines. I understand the intent of the gentleman's amendment is to eliminate the Office of…