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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1229 WHICH THE CLERK WILL REPORT BY TITLE....
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THE CLERK, -
AMEND THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT, TO FACILITATE THE SAFE AND TIMELY PRODUCTION OF AMERICAN ENERGIERS ARES -- RESOURCES FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO....
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THE CHAIR, -
TO THE RULE, THE BILL IS CONSIDERED READ THE FIRST TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. LAMBORN, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. HOLT, EACH WILL...
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MR. LAMBORN, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED.
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Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: MR. SPEAKER, FAMILIES AND BUSINESS WITHS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE STRUGGLING WITH SKYROCKETING GASOLINE PRICES THAT IN MANY PLACES HAVE ALREADY...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I
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Unidentified Speaker, -
YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
HOLT: I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1229. NEED I REMIND THE MEMBERS OF THIS BODY THAT ONE YEAR AND 19 DAYS AGO THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL RIG EXPLODED...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: MR.
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Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
CHAIRMAN, AT THIS POINT I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO A NEW MEMBER OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE WHO IS JUMPING IN AND MAKING AN IMMEDIATE...
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THE CHAIR, -
FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. JOHNSON: THANK YOU,
00:15:03
Johnson, Bill - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, TODAY WE'RE TALKING -- TAKING UP THE PUTTING THE GULF BACK TO WORK ACT, WHICH WILL ACCOMPLISH TWO VERY IMPORTANT GOALS. CREATE...
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THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: I RESERVE
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MR. HOLT, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
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MR. LAMBORN, -
ATE THIS -- AT THIS POINT I'D LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA WHO IS DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB OF POINTING OUT THE NEED FOR BRINGING...
00:16:33
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
00:16:36
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. FLEMING: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR ALLOWING ME TO SPEAK ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE, H.R. 1229. AS YOU KNOW, IT'S ONE OF A TRIEFFECTA...
00:18:50
MR. LAMBORN, -
TO YIELD 30 SECONDS TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 SECONDS.
00:18:56
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. FLEMING: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. WE HAVE LOST 12 RIGS SO FAR TO SUCH COUNTRIES AS NIGERIA, EGYPT, THE CONGO AND BRAZIL. AND GUESS WHO WE JUST GAVE...
00:19:39
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: I THANK THE
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
CHAIR. THE GENTLEMAN USED THE TERM TRIFECTA. IT'S A CURIOUS SELECTION OF WORDS BECAUSE INDEED YOU COULD SEE THE OIL COMPANIES RIGHT NOW LINING UP AT THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
00:21:28
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. CHAIRMAN, AT THIS POINT I'D LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO A NEW MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WHO REPRESENTS A DISTRICT RIGHT ON THE GULF COAST AND IS PASSIONATE...
00:21:39
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LANDRY: THANK YOU,
00:21:42
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. CHAIRMAN. MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS STORY, IT'S A TRUE LIFE STORY, VERY WELL. IT TALKS ABOUT THE FACE OF...
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MR. LAMBORN, -
THE GENTLEMAN 30 SECONDS. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 SECONDS.
00:22:58
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. LANDRY: IF THIS IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM THAT MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE CLAIM TO T, OUT SO MUCH, WHAT IS -- TOUT SO MUCH, WHAT...
00:23:46
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY.
00:23:49
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MR. HOLT: WE ARE INDEED CONCERNED ABOUT JOBS. FOR THE EXAMPLE THAT MY FRIEND FROM LOUISIANA GIVES ABOUT SOMEONE WHOSE LIVELIHOOD IS AT STAKE, WE COULD...
00:25:38
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: MR. CHAIRMAN,
00:25:43
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WHO IS THE NEW MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE AND UNDERSTANDS THESE ISSUES WELL, MR. GOSAR....
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MR. GOSAR, -
GOSAR: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
00:26:01
Gosar, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MR. GOSAR: THE PEOPLE IN MY DISTRICT ARE HURTING. RISING GAS PRICES ARE CUTTING DEEP INTO FAMILY BUDGETS. FOOD PRICES ARE SKYROCKETING. COMMUNITIES ARE...
00:26:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: I'M PLEASED TO
00:27:00
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
YIELD TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA THREE MINUTES, TO THE GENTLELADY FROM SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, WHO HAS EXPERIENCED FIRSTHAND THE ECONOMIC COST...
00:27:22
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES.
00:27:25
Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MRS. CAPPS: I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM NEW JERSEY FOR RECOGNIZING ME, MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1229. A YEAR AGO B.P.'S DEEPWATER...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: I WANT TO
00:30:31
MR. LAMBORN, -
INQUIRE FROM THE CHAIR HOW MUCH TIME REMAINS FOR BOTH SIDES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
00:30:37
THE CHAIR, -
FROM COLORADO HAS 18 MINUTES, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY HAS 16 MINUTES. 18, 16.
00:30:46
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. LAMBORN: THEN I'D LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCCLINTOCK.
00:30:52
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
00:30:55
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MCCLINTOCK: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. CHAIRMAN, WHEN I WAS LISTENING TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA AND HER COLLEAGUES, I WAS REMINDED...
00:31:55
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: MR.
00:31:58
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
CHAIRMAN, EARLIER THE GENTLEMAN MENTIONED BRA SCOMBLILL. THE BILL BEFORE US -- BRAZIL. THE BILL BEFORE US WOULD HAVE LEASES IN THE GULF ABOUT TO EXPIRE....
00:32:58
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES.
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Castor, Katherine "Kathy" Anne - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
MS. CASTOR: THANK YOU. I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FOR YIELDING TIME. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1229. THIS PROPOSAL, THIS REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL...
00:36:24
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MS. CASTOR: AMERICANS
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MS. CASTOR, -
ARE CLAMORING FOR LONG-TERM ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO WE ARE LESS DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN OIL. THE CHAIR: THE
00:36:34
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
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Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
ANYONE WHO READS THE BILL ON THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 1 ON THE TOP OF PAGE 2, SAFETY REVIEW REQUIRED. THE SECRETARY SHALL NOT ISSUE PARLIAMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH...
00:37:14
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:37:16
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. FLEMING: I WANT TO SPON TO A COUPLE OF -- RESPOND TO A COUPLE OF THINGS ON THE OTHER SIDE. FIRST, MR. LANDRY AND I ARE FROM LOUISIANA. WE ARE NOT...
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MR. LAMBORN, -
30 SECONDS.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 130EKDS.
00:38:33
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. FLEMING: PERHAPS WE SHOULD PUNISH THESE EVIL OIL COMPANIES BY TAXING ON THEM. WHO PAYS THE TAXES? IT'S THE CONSUMERS, IT'S THE AMERICAN PEOPLE....
00:39:04
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: MR. CHAIRMAN,
00:39:07
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
I'M PLEASED TO YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, THE RANKING MEMBER ON THE FULL COMMITTEE AND SOMEONE WHO HAS...
00:39:23
THE CHAIR, -
FROM MASSACHUSETTS IS
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MR. HOLT, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. HOLT: MR. MARKEY. MR. MARKEY: I THANK
00:39:28
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY VERY MUCH, AND I THANK HIM FOR HIS LEADERSHIP ON THESE ISSUES. AND FOR BEING -- WE'RE PARTNERS IN THIS EFFORT TO TRY TO...
00:51:48
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THEIR SIDE HAS EXHAUSTED THEIR TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
00:51:55
MR. LAMBORN, -
I'D LIKE TO INQUIRE HOW MUCH TIME IS REMAINING TO OUR SIDE AND IF ANY REMAINS -- REMAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE.
00:52:00
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO HAS 15 MINUTES REMAINING. THE OTHER SIDE HAS ZERO. MR. LAMBORN:
00:52:08
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. CHAIRMAN, I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I'VE BEEN LISTENING VERY CLOSELY AND I STILL RECENT HEARD A CLEAR ANSWER -- HAVEN'T HEARD A CLEAR ANSWER AS TO HOW $4...
00:52:41
THE CHAIR, -
FROM LOUISIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. LANDRY: THAUR,
00:52:44
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. CHAIRMAN. I DO, I LIVE ON THE COAST, I REPRESENT MOST OF COASTAL LOUISIANA. AND WHAT I WONDER IS WHERE WERE MY COLLEAGUES IN 2008? I WAS NOT IN THIS...
00:54:57
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO.
00:55:00
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS SHOOT OF SAFETY, THAT'S BEEN RAISED A COUPLE OF TIMES HERE. I QUOTED FROM THE BILL TEXT EARLIER...
00:55:42
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. SCALISE: THANK
00:55:46
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
YOU, MEERK, I APPRECIATE MY COLLEAGUE YIELDING TO TALK ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION. BECAUSE, MR. SPEAKER, AS I JUST GOT BACK HOME FROM NEW ORLEANS...
00:58:05
MR. LAMBORN, -
LAMBORN: I YIELD AN ADDITIONAL 30 SECONDS. MR. SCALISE: THANK YOU,
00:58:08
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. SPEAKER, AND I'LL CONCLUDE BY SAYING THIS, IF YOU GO THROUGHOUT SOUTH LOUISIANA AND YOU SEE THE 13,000 JOBS THAT WERE LOST, YOU TALK TO FAMILIES...
00:58:42
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
00:58:45
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
I THINK THE GENTLEMAN AND THE OTHERS FROM THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE WHO HAVE SPOKE ON THIS ISSUE OR THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE...
01:02:22
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS YIELDED THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ALL TIME FOR GENERAL DEBATE HAS EXPIRED. THE
01:03:05
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN:
01:03:10
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE COMMITTEE DO NOW RISE. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS
01:03:15
THE CHAIR, -
ON RISING. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE COMMITTEE RISES. THE SPEAKER
01:03:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION HAVING HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 1229 DIRECTS ME TO REPORT TO THE...
01:03:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 1229 AND HAS COME...
01:04:37
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER, I MOVE TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1016 AS AMENDED. THE SPEAKER
01:04:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: H.R.
01:04:45
THE CLERK, -
1016, A BILL TO MEASURE THE PROGRESS OF RELIEF, RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN HAITI FOLLOWING THE EARTHQUAKE OF JANUARY 12, 2010,...
01:04:57
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA, MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, AND THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA, MS. WILSON, EACH WILL...
01:05:10
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. STATUS OF POST EARTHQUAKE HUMANITARIAN AND RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS IN HAITI. THIS BILL SUPPLEMENTS MY BILL UNDER...
01:11:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES HER TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA. MS. WILSON: MR.
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MS. WILSON, -
SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER
01:11:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED. MS. WILSON:
01:11:32
Wilson, Frederica - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL, THE ASSESSING PROGRESS IN HAITI ACT. A YEAR AND A HALF AGO ON JANUARY 12, 2010, THE WORLD FOR THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF...
01:17:55
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA RESERVES. MS. ROS-LEHTINEN. MS. ROS-LEHTINEN: I
01:18:00
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND STEPPED THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON H.R. 1016....
01:18:16
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN CONTINUES TO RESERVE HER TIME. MS. WILSON. MS. WILSON: MR. SPEAKER,
01:18:28
MS. WILSON, -
IT IS MY PRIVILEGE TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. THE SPEAKER PRO
01:18:34
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MS. WATERS: I WOULD
01:18:39
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LIKE TO THANK THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA FOR EXTENDING TIME TO ME TO RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL. I AM NOW AND HAVE BEEN FOR MANY YEARS A BIG SUPPORTER...
01:21:58
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. -- THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MS. ROS-LEHTINEN CONTINUES TO RESERVE. MS. WILSON. ...
01:22:08
Wilson, Frederica - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
IT IS MY PRIVILEGE TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE, WHO IS THE AUTHOR OF THIS LEGISLATION....
01:22:22
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. LEE: I THANK
01:22:26
MS. LEE, -
THE GENTLELADY FOR YIELDING AND YOUR LEADERSHIP AS IT RELATES TO YOUR COMMUNITY, DISTRICT AND HAITIANS IN HAITI. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1016, LEGISLATION...
01:27:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MS. LEE: WE MUST ENSURE
01:27:40
MS. LEE, -
THESE POPULATIONS ARE INVOLVED IN RECOVERY EFFORTS WHICH REINFORCES THEIR PROTECTIONS. THE UNITED NATIONS HAS SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT WOMEN SHOULD...
01:28:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MS. LEE: WE MUST
01:28:40
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC HEALTH MINISTRY. TREAT THOSE AFFECTED WITH THE DISEASE AND BUILDUP HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MUST...
01:29:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MS. ROS-LEHTINEN CONTINUES TO RESERVE HER TIME. MS. WILSON: THANK
01:29:26
Wilson, Frederica - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I HAD AN OPPORTUNITY THIS PAST WEEKEND TO GO TO HAITI TO TAKE A HELICOPTER RIDE TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE ON HAITI AND ALL OF THE HOPE FOR...
01:30:50
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA.
01:30:54
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I HAVE NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR TIME AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
01:30:59
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE STRULLS AND PASS H.R. 1016 AS...
01:32:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 246 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE...
01:32:48
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R....
01:32:59
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: A BILL TO AMEND THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT, TO FACILITATE THE SAFE AND KINDLY PRODUCTION OF AMERICAN ENERGY RESOURCES FROM THE GULF...
01:33:09
THE CHAIR, -
WHEN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ROWS EARLIER TODAY, ALL TIME FOR GENERAL DEBATE HAD EXPIRED. PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE BILL PRINTED IN THE BILL IS ADOPTED....
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MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK.
01:34:07
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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THE CLERK, -
1 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS OF COLORADO.
01:34:15
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES...
01:34:27
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
MR. SPEAKER, FOLLOWING LAST YEAR'S B.P. DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER, ONE WOULD THINK THAT A FOUNDATIONAL AND CRITICAL ELEMENT WITH ANY BILL RELATED TO...
01:36:27
THE CHAIR, -
OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. POLIS: IT
01:36:29
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
EXPLAINS HOW THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR IS REQUIRED TO GET PERMITS FOR DRILLING MIGHT HARM MAMMALS. THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND...
01:37:39
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
01:37:43
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR:
01:37:46
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN:
01:37:48
MR. LAMBORN, -
THANK YOU. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR:
01:37:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LAMBORN:
01:37:53
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
ALTHOUGH WELL INTENDED, THIS AMENDMENT IS DUPLICATIVE AND WOULD ADD DELAYS TO THE PERMITTING PROCESS AND PRODUCTION OF AMERICAN-MADE ENERGY. IT IS THE...
01:40:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: MR. LAMBORN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. POLIS.
01:40:09
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
MR. POLIS: MR. SPEAKER, THIS UNDERLYING LEGISLATION IS VERY BASIC SAFETY REVIEW PROVISION. IT SIMPLY DOESN'T ADDRESS THE BROAD SWATH OF PROBLEMS THAT...
01:40:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. LAMBORN.
01:40:56
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. LAMBORN: MAY I INQUIRE OF THE CHAIR HOW MUCH TIME REMAINS ON MY SIDE?
01:41:02
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: MR. LAMBORN HAS THREE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN:
01:41:06
MR. LAMBORN, -
I YIELD 2 1/2 MINUTES TO MR. GOHMERT. THE
01:41:09
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES.
01:41:13
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. GOHMERT: I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN'S AMENDMENT AND HIS ZEAL TO ENSURE THAT THE ENVIRONMENT IS PROPERLY ADDRESSED, BUT THOSE CONCERNS ARE PROPERLY...
01:43:56
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. LAMBORN. MR.
01:44:00
MR. LAMBORN, -
LAMBORN: I RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE
01:44:02
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN IS THE ONLY SPEAKER WITH TIME REMAINING. MR. LAMBORN: I WOULD
01:44:08
MR. LAMBORN, -
URGE OPPOSITION AND I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
01:44:12
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE....
01:44:25
MR. POLIS, -
RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
01:44:27
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
CLAUSE 6, RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
01:44:43
MR. GARAMENDI, -
MR. GARAMENDI: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE
01:44:45
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
01:44:48
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR:
01:44:55
THE CHAIR, -
PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GARAMENDI AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES...
01:45:08
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
JUST HEARD A PRETTY GOOD DISCUSSION HERE A MOMENT AGO ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES IN THE GULF. AND THE LEGISLATION BEFORE US SEEMS TO IGNORE EVERY ONE OF...
01:48:08
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN:
01:48:12
MR. LAMBORN, -
I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
01:48:15
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN: I
01:48:17
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME AND I DO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT, ALTHOUGH WELL INTENDED, THE PUTTING OF THE GULF OF MEXICO BACK TO WORK ENSURES...
01:50:02
THE CHAIR, -
FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. GARAMENDI:
01:50:06
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION FROM MY COLLEAGUE FROM COLORADO. I WOULD NOTE THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXAMPLES WHERE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES RELY UPON...
01:52:05
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: I WOULD
01:52:08
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
POINT OUT THERE IS A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD THAT IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND THAT IS A PROPER AND APPROPRIATE FORUM FOR AN OUTSIDE GROUP TO MAKE THE...
01:52:43
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
E THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE....
01:52:54
MR. GARAMENDI, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE
01:52:56
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
6, RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
01:53:14
MR. MARKEY, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
01:53:16
THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
01:53:18
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 3, PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR:
01:53:26
THE CHAIR, -
PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MARKEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES...
01:53:37
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF TWO MINUTES. MR. SPEAKER, ONE YEAR HAS PAST SINCE THE DEEPWATER HORIZON ACCIDENT, YET BP, TRANSOCEAN, HALIBURTON AND...
01:55:54
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: I CLAIM
01:55:59
MR. LAMBORN, -
TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
01:56:06
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LAMBORN:
01:56:07
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THIS AMENDMENT WAS REJECTED BY A BIPARTISAN VOTE OF THE FULL NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND I URGE OPPOSITION TO IT. THIS AMENDMENT MICRO MANAGES AND...
01:58:04
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MARKEY: THANK YOU,
01:58:08
MR. MARKEY, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF TWO MINUTES AGAIN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
01:58:13
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY:
01:58:14
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. CHAIRMAN, HERE IS THE BP BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION REPORT THAT WAS CONDUCTED TO INVESTIGATE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO WHAT THE CAUSES WERE...
02:00:01
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >>
02:00:03
Unidentified Speaker, -
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR. LANDRY. MR. LANDRY: I
02:00:07
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT TO MY COLLEAGUE, THAT ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES FROM LOUISIANA, THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR. SCALISE, H R. 56, PUTS INTO LAW A...
02:01:17
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
02:01:20
MR. MARKEY, -
MARKEY: I INCHOIR HOW MANY MINUTES ARE REMAINING ON BOTH SIDES AND WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO CONCLUDE DEBATE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS
02:01:27
THE CHAIR, -
1 1/4 MINUTES, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO HAS TWO MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE. MR. MARKEY:
02:01:38
MR. MARKEY, -
I RESERVE THE PLANS OF MY TIME.
02:01:40
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
02:01:46
MR. LAMBORN, -
I WOULD RATHER CLOSE AND I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE
02:01:50
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
02:01:55
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MARKEY: I YIELD MYSELF THE REMAINING TIME. I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON DRILLING. WE ARE CONGRESSIONAL EXPERTS AND THAT'S AN OXYMORON, A CONTRADICTION IN TERMS,...
02:03:12
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
02:03:16
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
I WOULD CLOSE BY SAYING THAT THE EXPERTS WE SHOULD RELY ON ARE THOSE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, DIRECTOR MICHAEL BRONWICH, AND ON DOWN, WHO HAVE BEEN...
02:04:48
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
02:04:59
MR. MARKEY, -
CHAIRMAN, ON THAT I REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS.
02:05:02
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE?
02:05:06
MR. MARKEY, -
MR. MARKEY: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR:
02:05:09
THE CHAIR, -
PUSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS WILL BE POSTPONED. THE CHAIR: IT'S
02:05:37
THE CHAIR, -
NOW EIN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT PART A. MS. HANABUSA: MR. CHAIRMAN,
02:05:46
MS. HANABUSA, -
I RISE -- I OFFER THE AMENDMENT.
02:05:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
02:05:53
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MS. HANABUSA OF HAYE. -- OF HAWAII. THE
02:06:06
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLELADY FROM HAYE, MS. HAN DUE -- -- FROM HAWAII, THE -- THE GENTLELADY FROM HAWAII, MS. HANABUSA, AND A MEMBER OPPOSE...
02:06:23
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
HANABUSA: THE AMENDMENT I PROPOSE IS A SIMPLE AMENDMENT. TITLE 43, SECTION 1340, ENTITLED GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATIONS IS WHAT IS THE SUBJECT...
02:08:39
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN:
02:08:44
MR. LAMBORN, -
I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT.
02:08:46
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
02:08:49
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. I DO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT, IT IS DUPLICATIVE AND UNNECESSARY. IT ATTEMPTS TO EXPAND ON THE LANGUAGE...
02:09:57
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLELADY FROM HAWAII. MS. HANABUSA: I
02:10:02
MS. HANABUSA, -
YIELD MYSELF A MINUTE. THE
02:10:04
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS.
02:10:07
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
HANABUSA: MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. IT CONTAINS THE LANGUAGE THE PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR. THE PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR WHAT IS THE...
02:11:06
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. CHE THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO.
02:11:11
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO A MEMBER OF THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE WHO HAS A DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, MR. CASSIDY.
02:11:18
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
02:11:22
Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. CASSIDY: RARELY ARE THE GOALS OF OUR COUNTRY AS ALIGNED AS THEY ARE NOW. WE NEED ECONOMIC RECOVERY WITH GOOD JOBS WITH GOOD BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO...
02:13:42
MR. LAMBORN, -
LAMBORN: I YIELD THE GENTLEMAN 30 SECONDS.
02:13:44
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CASSIDY:
02:13:48
Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
WHAT WE SEE IS NOT A RECOGNITION THAT THE BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION IS RIGHT BUT RATHER A REGULATORY HURDLE SET UPON REGULATORY HURDLE. NOW WE HAVE A NOTICE...
02:14:22
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM HAWAII. MS. HANABUSA: MAY I INQUIRE
02:14:25
MS. HANABUSA, -
AS TO HOW MUCH TIME IS REMAINING ON BOTH SIDES? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
02:14:30
THE CHAIR, -
FROM HAWAII HAS 1 3/4 AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO HAS 1 1/2 MINUTES. MS. HANABUSA: I YIELD MYSELF
02:14:43
MS. HANABUSA, -
A MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
02:14:45
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS.
02:14:48
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
HANABUSA: I'M SURE THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA HAD NO INTENTION OF SAYING THAT ANYONE WHO MAY WANT AN AMENDMENT TO THIS BILL IS SOMEHOW HOSTILE OR...
02:15:56
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY RESERVES. MR. LAMBORN: I
02:15:58
MR. LAMBORN, -
HAVE NO OTHER SPEAKERS AND WAIT TO CLOSE AS SOON AS THE GENTLELADY IS DONE. I RESERVE. THE CHAIR:
02:16:08
THE CHAIR, -
THE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. . MS. HANABUSA: I
02:16:11
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
REQUEST AN AYE VOTE ON THIS AMENDMENT AND VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD COMMON SENSE AMENDMENT. WE ARE READY TO ADDRESS THE WORST CASE SCENARIO AND THE SECRETARY...
02:16:57
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: I WILL
02:17:01
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
CLOSE BY SAYING THAT THIS AMENDMENT, THOUGH WELL INTENDED, IS DUPLICATIVE AND IS ADMITTED BY THE OTHER SIDE AND UNNECESSARY AND I WOULD URGE A NO VOTE....
02:17:15
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM HAWAII. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
02:17:30
MS. HANABUSA, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
02:17:33
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM HAWAII WILL BE POSTPONED. THE CHAIR UNDERSTANDS THAT AMENDMENT...
02:18:07
MR. HOLT, -
I HAVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 AT THE DESK. THE
02:18:09
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE
02:18:11
THE CLERK, -
CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. HOLT OF NEW JERSEY. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
02:18:20
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. HOLT, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
02:18:34
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
INCLUDES LANGUAGE THAT WOULD ADD A TIME LINE TO THE PERMITTING PRACTICE TO OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING. THIS PROVISION STATES THAT, QUOTE, IF THE...
02:21:26
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN:
02:21:30
MR. LAMBORN, -
I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT.
02:21:33
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN: I YIELD MYSELF
02:21:36
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE LEGISLATION ON THE FLOOR TODAY IS DESIGNED TO PUT AMERICANS IN THE GULF REGION BACK TO WORK AND TO ENSURE THAT PERMITS...
02:23:24
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: MAY I ASK THE
02:23:28
MR. HOLT, -
CHAIR THE TIME REMAINING? THE CHAIR: BOTH SIDES
02:23:32
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE THREE MINUTES REMAINING. MR. HOLT: MR. CHAIR, THE --
02:23:39
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MY FRIEND FROM COLORADO TALKED ABOUT THE HARM THAT THIS BILL WOULD DO AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT THAT THE APPLICATION BE APPROVED EVEN IF THE REVIEW IS...
02:26:41
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN: I WANT TO
02:26:44
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
APOLOGIZE I WAS CONFUSED WHETHER YOU WERE ASKING A RHETORICAL QUESTION OR WANTED TO HAVE A COLLOQUY AND I WAS HAPPY TO AND HOPEFULLY IN THE FUTURE...
02:27:06
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. LANDLAND HE WANTS TO REINSTATE THE MORATORIUM. IT IS EXACTLY WHAT HE IS TRYING TO PUT IN PLACE...
02:28:11
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
BY SAYING THAT WHAT THIS BILL WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH IS THAT THE ADMINISTRATION MUST REACH A DECISION ON WHETHER A PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED. THIS AMENDMENT...
02:29:00
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE...
02:29:15
MR. HOLT, -
VOTE. THE CHAIR:
02:29:16
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY WILL BE POSTPONED. . IT IS NOW IN ORDER...
02:29:42
MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR:
02:29:44
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
02:29:47
THE CLERK, -
7 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MR. POLIS OF COLORADO.
02:29:52
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES...
02:30:04
MR. POLIS, -
I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT MY ENTIRE STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD.
02:30:07
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. POLIS: THIS BILL
02:30:12
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
WOULD IMPOSE A 30-DAY DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL ACTION ON DRILLING PERMITS. IF AT THE END OF THE 30 TO 60 DAY PERIOD THEY HAVEN'T ACTED, THE PERMIT IS QUOTE-UNQUOTE...
02:31:34
THE CHAIR, -
WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN: I CLAIM TIME
02:31:38
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
IN OPPOSITION. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. I'LL DO MY BEST TO BE BRIEF. THE PURPOSE OF H.R. 1229 IS TO GET RESIDENTS OF THE GULF BACK...
02:33:01
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION...
02:33:17
MR. POLIS, -
MR. POLIS: ON THAT, I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE
02:33:21
THE CHAIR, -
6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO WILL BE POSTPONED. PUSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, PROCEEDINGS...
02:34:29
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 1 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS OF COLORADO. E CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST...
02:56:01
THE CLERK, -
2, PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR:
02:56:10
THE CHAIR, -
A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS...
03:02:49
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT, THE YEAS ARE 249, THE NAYS ARE 240, THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS T REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER...
03:03:15
THE CLERK, -
CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR: THOSE IN
03:03:25
THE CHAIR, -
REQUEST OF THE -- SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS...
03:09:46
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 175, THE NAYS ARE 237. THE CHAIR: ON
03:10:20
THE CHAIR, -
THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 176, THE NAYS ARE 237, THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER,
03:10:39
Unidentified Speaker, -
I SEND TO THE DESK A PRIVILEGED REPORT IF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES FOR FILING UNDER THE RULE. THE CHAIR: WILL THE
03:10:48
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN SUSPEND. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO RISE. >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I
03:10:56
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOVE THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION
03:10:59
THE CHAIR, -
SON THE MOTION TO RISE. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE COMMITTEE RISES.
03:11:35
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, HAVING HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 1279, REPORTS THAT IT HAS COME...
03:11:48
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE COMMITTEE -- THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R....
03:12:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
ISEN TO THE DESK A PRIVILEGE RED PORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES FOR FILING UNDER THE RULE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
03:12:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE. THE CLERK:
03:12:16
THE CLERK, -
REPORT TO ACCOMPANY HOUSE 257, RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H. -- H.R. 231 TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OIL AND GAS LEASING PROGRAM OFFER...
03:12:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PREFERRED TO THE HOUSE CALENDAR AND ORDERED PRINTED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER, I ASK
03:12:53
Heck, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT I MAY HEREAFTER BE CONSIDERED AS THE FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 856, A BILL ORIGINALLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE HELLER OF NEVADA...
03:13:13
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO RISE? >>
03:13:17
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REMOVE MY NAMESAS CO-SPON OR OF THE BILL H.R. 1380.
03:13:27
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE...
03:14:10
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1229 WHICH THE CLERK WILL...
03:14:18
THE CLERK, -
CLERK: A BILL TO AMEND THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT, TO FACILITATE THE SAFE AND TIMELY PRODUCTION OF AMERICAN ENERGY RESOURCES FROM THE GULF...
03:14:29
THE CHAIR, -
OF THE WHOLE ROSE EARLIER TODAY AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MARKEY, HAD BEEN DISPOSED OF. IT IS NOW IN ORDER...
03:14:55
MR. HASTINGS, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
03:14:57
THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
03:14:59
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA.
03:15:07
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR...
03:15:20
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MADAM SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE
03:15:25
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE COMMITTEE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. MEMBERS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR....
03:15:43
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
MR. HASTINGS: MADAM SPEAKER, SPEEDING UP THE PERMITTING PROCESS AND THEREBY MAKING IT EASIER TO DRILL OFF OUR COUNTRY'S SHORES IN THE MANNER THAT THIS...
03:18:23
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN: I
03:18:29
MR. LAMBORN, -
CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT.
03:18:31
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:18:33
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: THANK YOU AND I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE INTENT OF H.R. 1229 IS TO PUT AMERICANS IN THE GULF BACK TO WORK AND TO ENSURE...
03:19:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. HASTINGS: MADAM
03:19:55
MR. HASTINGS, -
SPEAKER, HOW MUCH TIME I DO HAVE REMAINING? -- TIME DO I HAVE REMAINING?
03:20:00
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: 2 1/2 MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: I HOPE
03:20:02
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
NO ONE IN THE GULF IS SITTING OUT THERE HOLDING THEIR BREATH WAITING FOR THIS NAMED BILL HERE, AMENDMENT ON H.R. 1229, PUTTING THE GULF OF MEXICO BACK...
03:21:43
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME.
03:21:46
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:21:50
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LAMBORN: THANK
03:21:54
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I WOULD POINT OUT THAT IT'S SKEWING THE STATISTICS AND NOT ACCURATE TO SAY THE U.S. HAS ONLY 2% OF THE WORLD'S OIL RESERVES. WHEN...
03:22:52
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS NOW ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THOSE IN FAVOR...
03:23:06
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE CHAIR: DOES
03:23:11
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE? MR. HASTINGS: I ASK
03:23:13
MR. HASTINGS, -
FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
03:23:15
THE CHAIR, -
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 9 PROHIBITED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT...
03:23:47
THE CLERK, -
9 PRINTED IN THE BILL. OFFERED BY MR. DEUTSCHE OF FLORIDA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
03:23:51
THE CHAIR, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. DEUTSCHE, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
03:24:03
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
MORE THAN A YEAR AGO, THE B.P. OIL VESSEL EXPLODED IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. OVER SEVERAL MONTHS MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF OIL WERE DUMPED INTO THE GULF. THE...
03:27:27
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? MR. LAMBORN:
03:27:33
MR. LAMBORN, -
I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:27:36
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN: THANK
03:27:38
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YOU. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A CIRCUIT COURT THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH THE LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING...
03:29:11
THE CHAIR, -
FROM FLORIDA. MR. DEUTCH:
03:29:15
MR. DEUTCH, -
AS -- MR. HASTINGS: AS A
03:29:18
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
STATE AND FEDERAL JUDGE I URGE MY COLLEAGUE IT IS FROM COLORADO TO UNDERSTAND SOMETHING. CIRCUIT JUDGES DON'T OF NECESSITY IN THE AREA THEY LIVE HAVE...
03:29:36
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
03:29:49
MR. DEUTCH, -
MR. DEUTCH: MAY I ASK HOW MUCH TIME IS REMAINING? THE CHAIR: THE
03:29:53
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN HAS 3 1/4. MR. DEUTCH: I YIELD
03:30:00
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE GENTLEMAN'S THEORY IS BASED ON A FLAWED INTERPRETATION. THE GENTLEMAN SPOKE OF THE NEED TO HAVE UNIFORMITY OF DECISION...
03:31:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO.
03:31:30
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: IF THE GENTLEMAN WANTED TO MAKE SURE THE JUDGES OF ALABAMA AND FLORIDA WERE INCLUDED, MAYBE THE AMENDMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN THAT WAY....
03:31:59
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
I WOULD LIKE TO CONFIRM, IF THE LANGUAGE IN THE WILL BILL -- IN THE BILL WERE VERY CLEAR THAT CASES -- FOR CASES TO BE BROUGHT AFFECTING THE LEASING AND...
03:32:29
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
LAMBORN: RECLAIMING MY TIME, I WOULD SAY WE WOULD HAVE A MORE LEGITIMATE ISSUE TO DEBATE. BUT IT'S TOO LATE. THE AMENDMENT DOESN'T SAY THAT SO THAT'S...
03:32:44
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD, THE GENTLEMAN'S POSITION IS COURTS IN FLORIDA AND ALABAMA ARE JUST AS WELL EQUIPPED TO HEAR THESE CASES AS ARE THE COURTS IN TEXAS...
03:32:56
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: RECLAIMING MY TIME, I WOULD SAY THOSE JUDGES CERTAINLY HAVE A CLOSENESS TO THE SITUATION THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL BUT THE CIRCUIT, I BELIEVE...
03:33:24
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD FOR ONE FINAL QUESTION. WHILE THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE HAS ACTED ON THIS BILL THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEBATED IN THE JUDICIARY...
03:33:49
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MY TIME, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS REVISION. BUT HAVING DISCUSSED THIS, I URGE A NO VOTE AND YIELD...
03:34:02
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YIELDS BECOME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION...
03:34:14
MR. DEUTCH, -
MR. DEUTCH: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
03:34:17
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE QUELT FROM FLORIDA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
03:34:36
MR. HASTINGS, -
I RISE AS THE DESIGNEE OF THE MAKER OF THE AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR:
03:34:40
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL -- WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
03:34:44
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 10 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
03:34:53
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS:...
03:35:05
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
AMENDMENT, THE WRITER OF THIS AMENDMENT IS JARED POLIS OF COLORADO. I CAN'T RESIST DEPARTING FROM THE PREPARATION HE HAS UNDERGONE TO SUGGEST THAT IF...
03:40:10
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EX-SPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? >>
03:40:15
Unidentified Speaker, -
I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:40:19
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:40:21
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME AND I DO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT. LET'S LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE. THIS ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN HELD...
03:42:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK THE REMAINDER OF HIS TIME?
03:42:35
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. LAMBORN: IF THEY'VE YIELDED, I YIELD ALSO. I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THANK YOU. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION
03:42:41
THE CHAIR, -
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE NOES HAVE IT....
03:43:06
MR. HASTINGS, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
03:43:08
THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
03:43:10
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 11 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 112-73, OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA.
03:43:18
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 245, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR...
03:43:30
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
THIS BILL, IN MY OPINION IS AN IRRESPONSIBLE GIVEAWAY TO THE OIL INDUSTRY THAT HAS TAKEN ENORMOUS PROFIT AT AMERICAN TAXPAYER EXPENSE. SECTION 207 OF...
03:46:08
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE?
03:46:13
MR. LAMBORN, -
MR. LAMBORN: I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT.
03:46:16
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:46:18
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. LAMBORN: THANK YOU AND I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. I DO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT. THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PROVISIONS IN THIS BILL...
03:47:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS: MADAM
03:47:56
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
SPEAKER, WHEN YOU'RE FLABBERGASTED THE EASIEST THING TO DO IS JUST DON'T SAY ANYTHING ELSE. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WE ARE DOING THIS USELESS LEGISLATION...
03:48:16
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. LAMBORN:
03:48:19
MR. LAMBORN, -
I URGE A NO VOTE ON THIS AMENDMENT AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
03:48:23
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS NOW ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THOSE IN FAVOR...
03:48:37
MR. HASTINGS, -
FOR A RECORDED -- RECORDED VOTE.
03:48:39
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
03:48:53
MR. LAMBORN, -
MOVE THE COMMITTEE RISE.
03:48:55
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO RISE. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE COMMITTEE RISES.
03:49:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MADAM CHAIR.
03:49:33
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION HAVING HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION DIRECT MESS TO REPORT THAT IT HAS COME TO...
03:49:47
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION...
03:50:12
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUESTS.
03:50:15
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSED FOR MR. HASTINGS OF WASHINGTON FOR TODAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK AND MR. JACKSON OF ILLINOIS FOR TODAY. . THE...
03:50:26
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE REQUESTS ARE GRANTED. THE SPEAKER PRO
03:51:06
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND, MR. CICILLINE, IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES AS THE...
03:51:22
Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK TO YOU THIS EVENING ABOUT JOBS AND THE MAKE IT IN AMERICA AGENDA. BUT BEFORE I BEGIN...
03:51:36
Clarke, Hansen - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THANK YOU, REPRESENTATIVE CICILLINE. AND I REPRESENT THE CITY OF DETROIT. IN FACT, THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT THINK A REPRESENT INCLUDES METROPOLITAN...
03:51:56
Clarke, Hansen - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
MR. CLARKE: BUT IT WASN'T JUST DETROIT AND ITS METROPOLITAN AREA THAT'S LOST JOBS, OTHER AREAS, OTHER CITIES, OTHER METROPOLITAN REGIONS IN THE COUNTRY...
04:02:48
Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
MR. CICILLINE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. YOU KNOW, ONE OF THE THINGS I KNOW WE ALL SHARE AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE CONGRESS AS FRESHMEN, WE HAVE BEEN HERE...
04:11:42
Keating, William "Bill" R. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
CAME HERE TO ADVANCE STATEMENTS HERE BY OUR FELLOW FRESHMAN AND MY NEIGHBOR FROM RHODE ISLAND, BECAUSE HERE WE ARE IN VIRTUALLY AN EMPTY CHAMBER SITTING...
04:15:55
Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN AND MY GOOD FRIEND FROM MASSACHUSETTS AND THINK IT'S A REALLY IMPORTANT POINT THAT HE MAKES TONIGHT. WE TALK ABOUT THE URGENCY...
04:18:22
Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. CARTER, IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES AS...
04:18:38
MR. CARTER, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. CARTER: THANK
04:19:06
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I HAD TO GET MY BOARDS SET UP HERE. WITH ALL THE ISSUES THAT WE DEAL WITH HERE IN CONGRESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DEAL WITH OTHER ISSUES...
04:51:47
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
FOR HOSTING THIS HOUR. I ACTUALLY DO THINK THIS ADMINISTRATION HAS A ENERGY POLICY AND IT IS ALL ABOUT SHUTTING DOWN ALL THE DOMESTIC USE OF THE RESOURCES...
04:51:59
MR. THOMPSON, -
THOMPSON: AND IT'S ABOUT CUTTING OUR SUPPLY, ELIMINATING OUR DOMESTIC SUPPLY. WHEN I THINK ABOUT -- I LOOKED AT YOUR CHART YOU HAD IN TERMS OF GAS PRICES...
04:54:48
MR. CARTER, -
OUR FRIEND WOULD YIELD FOR MINUTE. WHAT'S THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT NOW? MR. THOMPSON: SOMEWHERE
04:54:54
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
JUST ABOUT -- WELL, IT'S LOWER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGES. I HAVE A COUPLE OF COUNTIES IN TICK -- PARTICULAR, ONE COUNTY IS IN THE HEART OF THIS NATURAL...
04:55:18
MR. CARTER, -
BECAUSE OF ALL THOSE JOBS. MR.
04:55:20
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THOMPSON: ABSOLUTELY AND YOU'RE RIGHT, IT'S NOT JUST THE DRILLING JOBS BUT IT'S THE HOTEL JOBS, THE RESTAURANT JOBS. I'VE GOT MANUFACTURERS RIGHT NOW...
04:56:06
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. CARTER: RECLAIMING MY TIME FOR JUST A MOMENT. A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT WHEN YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS THERE'S MUCH...
04:59:50
Unidentified Speaker, -
RIGHT. MR. BRADY: -- MR.
04:59:52
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THOMPSON: IT'S BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED THAT TWO COUNTRIES IN PARTICULAR ARE INCREASING THEIR THIRST FOR OIL, THAT IS CHINA AND INDIA, IT'S EXPECTED JUST...
05:02:28
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. CARTER: THE GREAT SURGE IN THE COST OF NATURAL -- OF GASOLINE, THAT WAS THE RESULT OF TWO THINGS. YOU NAMED ONE OF THEM. THE OTHER ONE WAS THAT A...
05:07:44
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. IN TERMS OF THE PROFITS OIL COMPANIES MAKE, IT IS WITH WHAT MOST INDUSTRIES, WHETHER A MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE INDUSTRY, MAKE...
05:10:31
Unidentified Speaker, -
TIME, I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. IT'S THE SAME THING -- MR.
05:10:38
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
CARTER: IT'S THE SAME THING WE TOOK OVER THIS HOUSE THREE YEARS AGO IN THE DARK, BECAUSE THEY TURNED AFTER THE LIGHTS ON US, WE TALKED FOR ABOUT TWO OR...
05:12:45
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
MR. THOMPSON: I WANT TO COME BACK TO THE POINT YOU TALKED ABOUT IN TERPS OF ETHANOL, WIND, SOLAR, IT COULD BE ANYTHING. ANY TIME THAT YOU TAKE A NEW...
05:14:38
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS, I MET TWO INDIVIDUALS, ONE OF THEM VERY RECENTLY, WHO HAS ASONTIVE PARTICULAR PLAN TO REFINE GARBAGE AT YOUR GARBAGE DUMP,...
05:18:55
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNDER THE SPEAKER'S' POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. SCHWEIKERT, FOR 30 MINUTES. MR. SCHWEIKERT: THANK
05:19:34
Schweikert, David - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I ACTUALLY DIDN'T INTEND TO DO THIS THIS EVENING, BUT I GOT SO FRUSTRATED WITH A NUMBER OF THE THINGS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING BOTH ON...
05:37:16
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: DOES THE GENTLEMAN MAKE A MOTION TO ADJOURN? MR. SWIKEERT: I
05:37:21
MR. SWIKEERT, -
DO.
05:37:23
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS ADOPTED....

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