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…

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…

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 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 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…

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 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 agree with what the gentleman is trying to do. I would just point out again that this amendment does not direct the funds to any particular activity, so it will actually take some coordination with us and some conversation with the Army…

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

I first want to thank the ranking member and the chairman of the full committee for their hard work on this bill. Most people don't realize how hard the work is. I thank the ranking member, Ms. Kaptur, for her hard work and committed…

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 thank the chairman for the time. Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank the chairman for the job he has done over the last 6 years of leading this committee. It is a difficult job. We have to make tough choices, and this committee has been…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I understand and share the gentleman's interest in the World War I Centennial Commission. The committee may be willing to consider funds for the Commission to carry out its mission, but we need to make…

At various hearings throughout the year, Chairman Calvert expressed concern that the administration was taking a page out of its ``war on coal'' playbook and applying it to oil production. The Department of the Interior has been attempting…

The administration has started the process to promulgate new air quality regulations for offshore operations with the intention of finalizing them by year's end; however, key studies are currently underway that will not be finished until…

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…

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 agree with the comments just made by the gentleman from New York. The LWCF, these local communities know what they are entering into when they enter into it. And if they choose to do that, they have the right to do that and they have to…

This burden is not just for you and your team to bear. This is a shared responsibility.

Integrity--if you have it, nothing else matters. Integrity--if you do not have it, nothing else matters.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of H.R…

Let me respond and tell the story again. We have already gone through this once tonight about authorizations. I don't think we should fund any program that isn't authorized. I don't think we should flat-fund it. I don't think we should…

I just want to state that I don't want people who may be listening to this, other Members who may be listening to this, to get the impression that we are putting money in here for the Loan Guarantee Program. There is no money in the…