Alan Simpson

Has my time expired? The Acting CHAIR. No. The gentleman from Idaho controls the time. The gentlewoman from Ohio cannot yield.

Nobody is defending this individual. What he has presented is 20 accusations. I think he ought to be able to have his day in a proper hearing before the proper committee to decide whether it is the right thing to do, not sit here and say…

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

As the designee of the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Frelinghuysen), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.

Let me just say in this 30 seconds, first of all, addressing the gentlewoman from Ohio's concern, the administration waited until the Nuclear Posture Review was done before they could submit their request for this funding. The budget…

Is all of the time expired on my side from the original 5 minutes? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Idaho has 30 seconds remaining.

Is all the time expired on that side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 15 seconds of her original 5 minutes remaining.

Since the amendment does not change funding levels in the bill, I will not oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

I thank the chairman of the Science Committee for his amendment and for the authorizers' strong support for this bill. I recognize the House-passed authorizations for DOE research, infrastructure construction and facilities upgrades, and…

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

I thank my colleague for his amendment and for his willingness to withdraw it and for the authorizer's strong support for this bill. I recognize the House-passed authorization for the versatile neutron source is a priority of the Science…

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

I appreciate the gentleman and gentlewoman's passion for this. I have to oppose the amendment at this time but look forward to working with the gentlewoman to try to address this issue as we move forward in the future. Mr. Chairman, I…

I appreciate my colleague's advocacy for the Advanced Manufacturing Office within the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account. The Advanced Manufacturing Office performs research and development to improve the productivity and…

Similar to the previous amendment, I appreciate my colleague's passion for this important research and development and work done in the Water Power Technologies Office. They are each strong advocates, and I recognize their leadership in…

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

I appreciate my colleague's passion for research and development in the Water Power Technologies Office. He is a strong advocate in his State for research in this important work. Although I could not support the original amendment, I would…

I understand the gentleman seeks to show support for additional funding for projects such as the one important to his district and his constituents. I would note that the underlying bill includes a total of $379 million above the budget…

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

I can certainly understand my colleague's interest in this issue, and I agree that there are certain circumstances where the Corps should consider more than just commercial tonnage using a waterway when allocating funding. In fact, a…

I understand the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study is of great importance to my colleague from New York as well as other Members from the Great Lakes region. I would like to note that the underlying bill includes funding and authority…

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

Reclaiming my time, I appreciate my colleague's support for the cleanup activities of the Department of Energy. The bill provides $62 million for the cleanup at DOE's nondefense small sites, $7.1 million above the budget request. Within…