Alan Simpson

I am willing to accept this amendment, and I thank the gentleman for offering it.

I would agree to do so, and I believe the gentlelady from Ohio would agree to do so as well.

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Wyoming 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.

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

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…

Again, Mr. Chairman, let me thank the gentleman from Nebraska for both his consideration of this and his passion in this arena for what may be, in the long run, the most important thing this committee does. So I appreciate working with him…

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 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…

While I oppose the amendment, I understand my colleague wants to see increased funding for the conventional hydropower within EERE. I understand that. I am a big fan of hydropower in the Pacific Northwest. One of the reasons we have some…

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

I would assure the gentleman that we share his concerns, and in fact, if you look at the underlying bill, we have reduced funding for the ASA's office by 60 percent, or $3 million, because of the same concerns we have that you are…

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 Arizona will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows…

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

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

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 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 thank the gentlewoman for her work on this bill. She has been a valuable partner in crafting a bill. In trying to address the needs of all Members on both sides of the aisle, obviously you can never address all of them, but I think both…

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