Alan Simpson

These research and development activities will advance the Nation's goal of an all-of-the-above energy solution and energy independence. I encourage my colleagues to support this. I would also like to take just a second to thank my…

On Tuesday, December 5, for personal reasons, I was absent and missed votes. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. 655--``Yea.'' Rollcall No. 656--``Yea.'' Rollcall No. 657--``Yea.'' ____________________

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman's amendment and his dedication to the sound management of natural resources on behalf of the constituents in his State. Placer mining is unique to Alaska and has a unique…

If the gentlewoman is willing to withdraw the amendment, we will work together to see if we can solve this. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's willingness to work with…

I recognize the underlying bill has language on this issue, but I understand that the requirement may not be as comprehensive as my colleague supports. I am concerned that the amendment before us may have unintended consequences. If my…

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

I understand the gentleman's concern on this issue and appreciate the fact that he brought it up for discussion here tonight. I would note that the weapons activities accounts provides funding to ensure the reliability of our Nation's…

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 understand the gentlewoman's concern and thank her for her advocacy for this project. The committee has been supportive of this project and has provided $42 million in prior years. The bill includes an additional $18 million to ensure…

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

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 gentlewoman's comments, and we not only need to work with the Corps, but we also need to work with the EPA in trying to address this issue because it is a lot broader than most people think. Mr. Chair, I yield back the…

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 the gentlewoman. It is wonderful to have someone who can talk with some intelligence about what we are doing here, and keep the attention of the body as we are waiting for Members to come to the floor.

I thank the gentleman for his comments. We would be pleased to work with the gentleman from New Jersey on such a meeting and to ensure a successful conclusion to the feasibility study. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The…

I thank the gentleman for his question. Yes. It has been the committee's intent that funds provided to date were to be used to complete the feasibility study and issue a chief's report. There is additional funding provided in this bill…

I appreciate that the en bloc amendments have been agreed to by both sides, and I would urge my Members to support the en bloc amendments. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank Mr. Faso for the question. The gentleman is correct on his reading of the bill. Projects authorized under section 5003 of the 2007 water bill are eligible for this additional funding by the Army Corps of Engineers. This is…

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

I knew we could get through this. Let me just say, Mr. Chairman, I understand that the Soo Locks project is of great importance to my colleague from Michigan, as well as other Members from the Great Lakes. I would be happy to work with…

I look forward to working with the gentleman from Alaska. {time} 1645

The inclusion of language routing the Gateway West Transmission Line through the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, critical funding provided for wildfire programs in the Department of the Interior and the Forest…

On Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28, I was absent from votes due to business in my Congressional District. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. 195--``Yea.'' Rollcall No. 196--``Yea.'' Rollcall No…

I urge Members to vote ``no'' on this amendment and to let the process go through and the studies and to find out what the studies say. Let's follow the science. I urge my colleagues to follow that and to vote ``no'' on this amendment. I…

I urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes…