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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 guess you have got an agreement there with Iran to do nonproliferation work? The reason we have some excess money is because the agreements with Russia, when things got a little cold between our two countries, some of…

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 want to thank the gentleman for his support for and active lobbying for the weapons activities that are so vital to our country. He makes sure that we do our job here. Mr. Chair, I have no problem with the amendment, and hope it will…

I thank the gentleman for yielding the time. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to present to the House the fiscal year 2019 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Before I review the details of the bill, I would…

I understand that the gentleman seeks to show support for additional funding for fish screen projects important to his district and his constituents. I would simply note that this account is one where we historically have given the…

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…

First, let me assure my colleague that I understand her interest in addressing flood risks in her district. In fact, the Appropriations Committee has worked very hard to prioritize these activities, including significant funding in the…

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.

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

I agree with everything the gentleman just said, but I disagree with the amendment. Everything he said is absolutely accurate. My colleague's amendment would increase funding for the Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response…

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

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 want to assure my colleague that when the Appropriations Committee develops its bills it takes into consideration the requests and priorities of Members of the House. Funding levels in the underlying bill reflect those requests…

I was unable to be present to vote due to personal reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 138 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 139. ____________________

I would like to first thank my ranking member, Marcy Kaptur, for her efforts and input as we have worked through this bill over the past year and developed and completed the final fiscal year 2018 Energy and Water Development and Related…

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…

First, I would like to acknowledge the chairman of the Appropriations Committee (Mr. Frelinghuysen). Under his leadership, the committee reported and the whole House considered and passed all 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2018…

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.'' ____________________