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…

While I would like to support this amendment, unfortunately, I can't. But, believe me, I understand and have learned from Ms. Kaptur and the members of the Great Lakes States when I was chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related…

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

I would tell the gentleman that they have brought a lot of nuclear waste to the State of Idaho. We process it there. It was Rocky Flats that was, they say, cleaned up. It wasn't cleaned up; it was moved to Idaho because we got most of…

I would just say in response: Then change the law. The law is that Yucca Mountain is the waste repository for high-level nuclear waste. All we are asking is to continue the licensing process. As I said during my opening statement, Congress…

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…

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 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.

It is my distinct honor to bring the fiscal year 2018 Energy and Water bill before you today. Before I go into the details, I would like to recognize Chairman Frelinghuysen. It is because of his leadership and unswerving commitment to the…

Reclaiming my time, I appreciate my colleague's statement on the Denali Commission. He is a strong advocate for Alaska and the important work that the Denali Commission conducts in the State. The House mark this year supports the Denali…

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

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 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 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 understand what the gentleman's concern is. In fact, it is a concern not only in Florida, but all over the country. It is a concern in Ohio. It is actually a concern in Idaho. You wouldn't think about that, but they are having some…

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 would just say that this infrastructure need is not for a new pit facility. They would need to come to us and ask us what they were going to do with funding, and request funding for that. They did not do that. This is for infrastructure…

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 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 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 will just say it is kind of interesting that I don't disagree with anything Ms. Pingree is saying. The problem is, there is a process, and Congress needs to be involved. The last administration did not involve Congress. If it is a good…

I am not opposed to the EERE. I actually like the program. But we had to make some difficult decisions, and our highest priority is maintaining our nuclear stockpile and making sure that our defense activities were fully funded. Secondly…

First, let me say, it was not a $300-some- odd-million plus-up in the fossil energy research. In fact, I think the fossil energy research account was down from last year. It was more than the President requested, but it is not a plus-up…

Although I am opposed to the amendment, I have to admit that I do enjoy our annual discussion on this. I oppose this amendment because the bill already shows strong support for the nonproliferation programs of the NNSA. Funding for nuclear…