Alan Simpson

I rise in opposition, although I am hopeful that my colleague will withdraw the amendment. First, let me assure the gentleman that I am sympathetic to the issues that he has highlighted in his statement. Adequate water supply, whether it…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Crawford

I certainly understand the gentleman's concern, and I agree with him. It all comes down to funding levels. But I would be more than willing to work with the gentleman to try to see if we could address his concern, which is a concern for…

We support the amendment and thank the good lady for offering it. I yield back the balance of my time.

I would like to thank the gentleman from Alabama for his continued advocacy for the important national security activities funded in the Energy and Water bill, which includes the Naval Reactors program. Madam Chair, as the appropriations…

I thank the gentleman from Texas for highlighting the importance of allocating sufficient resources to the maintenance of our waterways and harbors. It is for this very reason that he articulated that the bill being considered today…

I thank the gentleman. I look forward to working with you to making sure adequate funding is available to support the needs of our nuclear weapons stockpile and to receiving more information on the Department of Energy's proposal to…

First, I would like to thank the gentleman from Washington for his continued advocacy of Hanford cleanup funding in the Energy and Water bill. His leadership on these issues will be sorely missed in the future. I am pleased to support…

I claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed to amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I would inform the gentlewoman that we have no more speakers, and if the gentlewoman is ready to close, I will close.

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

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

This amendment, as the gentleman said, would eliminate the Denali Commission, which is funded at last year's level of $10 million in this bill. The Denali Commission provides infrastructure and economic development activities for some of…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I appreciate the gentleman's intent, and I will be happy to work with him as we move forward in conference, but at this time, I must insist upon my point of order. Point of Order

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 641, the gentleman from Oklahoma and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Idaho has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I appreciate the way in which the gentleman is addressing two very important issues. The committee has decided that the Department hasn't yet told us what their option is if MOX were to close down. We are asking for real cost estimates…

The bill provides $8.2 billion for NNSA's weapons activities, an increase of $423 million over fiscal year 2014 and $111 million below the budget request. The bill takes advantage of all opportunities to reduce funding for activities that…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.

The amendment would restore the funding for the National Undergraduate Fellowship Program within the Office of Science, which was proposed for elimination as part of the administration's overall science, technology, engineering, and…

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I am concerned that the amendment proposes to shift funding from defense to nondefense functions. Assuring funding for the modernization of our nuclear weapons stockpile is a critical national security priority in this bill. Shifting…

I appreciate the gentlelady's passion with which she speaks about that, and I understand it, but when she says the failed Yucca Mountain policy, I have to remind her that Yucca Mountain is the law of the land. The policy of Yucca Mountain…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to support this amendment. I certainly understand the gentleman's concerns about support for the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Department of Energy sites. This amendment is a small adjustment…