the pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from north carolina, mr. mcintyre. mr. mcintyre: i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker: the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina rise? mr. wilson: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. wilson: mr. speaker, defense sequestration is a very real denger that will threaten our national security, put our brave men and women in uniformat risk and destroy up to one -- uniformat risk and destroy up to one million jobs. the president avoids action on this extremely important issue. house armed services committee chairman buck mckeon has said, quote, we are overdue from guidance on the administration on how they interpret the law and plan to interpret squeast rati

mr. speaker, washington didn't buy the american dream for the millions of small businesses that comprised the backbone of our economy, nor did washington show up sick when the shift needed to be covered, missed soccer games because a shipment had to be received or work graveyard because someone had to do that. americans did that. too quickly we forget that everything the government has it takes from taxpayers and if taxpayers do poorly so does the government. so washington must remain mindful. in the policies it imposes make it harder for small businesses to grow and create jobs and eliminate their ability to invest, it is washington that will find itself in crisis as it is now. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. blumenauer, for five minutes. mr. blumenauer: there is a battle about the very existence of public broadcasting. we thought we were past this when 15 months ago the house republican leadership targeted n.p.r. and tried to de

mr. mcintyre: on june 1, they met to launch a new call to all youth sports stakeholders in america. and as founder and co-chairman of the congressional youth sports i applaud this effort. we must continue to expand sports and recreation opportunities that promote physical activity, wellness and the health of our children but also always remember that their safety must remain paramount. i remain -- i yield the remainder of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. mr. pitts: mr. speaker, the american people have lost $15 million to cronyism. pennsylvania alone have lost $1.4 billion. right now in southern nevada, there's an expensive hole in the ground where there should be a nuclear waste repository. we should be storing dangerous nuclear waste at a single, secure and geological sound location. instead, much of it sits above ground at dozens of sites scattered across the united states. when pre

and water subcommittees, mr. frelinghuysen and visclosky, for their willingness to work collaboratively on this issue. these projects are proven successes and the demonstrated need warrants a continuation of these cost-conscious investments that improve the safety of our coastal communities. mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time and do have some additional material i wish o place in the record. the chair: the gentlewoman yields back. any member seek time in opposition? the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from ohio. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. the amendment is afread to. for what purpose does the gentleman from -- agreed to. for what purpose does the gentleman from alaska rise? >> thank you, mr. chairman. i offer an amendment on behalf of mr. denham from california. this amendment has been adopted on the floor twice and i urge the adoption of the amendment. the chair: the clerk will report the amendment. the clerk: ame

an amendment by mrs. lummis regarding uranium. an amendment by mr. mcintyre, termination of periodic nourishment of water resource development projects. an amendment by mr. mulvaney regarding an across the board reduction. an amendment by mr. pearce regarding funding levels for defense environmental cleanup. an amendment by mr. polis regarding funding levels for weapons activities which shall be debatable for 20 minutes. an amendment by mr. reed regarding funding levels for nondefense environmental cleanup. an amendment by mr. rohrabacher limiting funds for china cleanup center. an amendment by ms. sanchez of california regarding funding levels for defense nuclear nonproliferation by shall be debatable for 20 minutes. an amendment by mr. schock regarding prote hi bigs of planting rural crops. an amendment by mr. stearns regarding funding levels for advanced research energy -- research projects, agencies energy. an amendment by mr. stearns limiting funds to subordinate interest in any loan guarantees. an amendment by mr. stearns limiting funds for pur

mr. blumenauer, for five minutes. mr. blumenauer: thank you, mr. speaker. with the unfortunate arizona state immigration law under review by the supreme court, it's an appropriate time to take a step back and look at the big picture. mexico is exhibiting some of the demographic changes taking place around the world that are exhibited in the most extreme forms in places like japan and italy where birth rates are falling, the population is aging and dramatic stress is placed upon their economy. it's not yet to that point in mexico, but the game has definitely changed. in contrast, the united states, which has had a growing and vibrant population, in no small measure because we've been energized from people around the world. it's time to consider our immigration policies and practices for the future. even though there's been no more contentious issue in american politics than immigration, the situation surrounding mexican immigration has changed profoundly. as i mentioned, the birth rate is

mr. mcintyre: i yield back. the chair: the gentleman from texas. mr. hensarling: i yield back. the chair: all time having been yieldle back -- yielded back, the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from north carolina. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. the ayes have it. the amendment is agreed to. it is now in order to consider amendment number 3 printed in house report 112-409. for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut seek recognition? >> mr. chairman, i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will designate the amendment. the clerk: amendment 3 pinted tissue prinned in house report 112-409, offered by mr. himes of connecticut. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 572, the gentleman from crths, mr. himes and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from connecticut. mr. himes: i yield myself such time as i may consume. mr. chairman, my amendment is very simple. this bill that we are discussing today creates what we have come to describe