Alan Simpson: “First, let me assure my colleague that I understand her interest in addressing the flooding risks in her district in…”

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment much like the one previous amendment with the arts. I appreciate the gentleman's attempts to reduce Federal spending. When he says that this is a small…

This bipartisan en bloc was developed in coordination with our colleagues across the aisle. It contains noncontroversial amendments addressing important issues in this bill that have been agreed to by both sides. For example, the…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment which seeks to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. While I support the gentleman's spending, this bill already significantly…

I support this amendment and hope that Members will vote for it. I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I support this amendment and urge Members to pass it. I yield back the balance of my time.