Alan Simpson: “I understand that the gentlewoman seeks to show support for additional funding for water research and development…”

“I understand that the gentlewoman seeks to show support for additional funding for water research and development activities that are important to her district and to the country. I would just like to clarify that the amendment does not direct funds to any particular activities. For that reason and because it does not upset the balance within the bill, I will not oppose the amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. DeSaulnier The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in part B of House Report 115-711. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 17, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by $5,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 918, the gentleman from California (Mr. DeSaulnier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, this amendment seeks a modest amount of dedicated funding for the repair and maintenance of existing equipment in the migrating fish screen program.…”