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Mike McCaul
@mikemccaul· Republican · TX· Jul 13, 2016

I plan on having another hearing--hearings, and I'm never going to stop as long as God gives me breath.

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Gus Bilirakis
@gusbilirakis· Republican · FL· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Conscience Protection Act. This legislation helps us protect our Nation's most vulnerable and protects healthcare providers' right of choice. The Conscience Protection Act will enable healthcare…

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Gus Bilirakis
@gusbilirakis· Republican · FL· Jul 13, 2016

Madam Speaker, last week, the House passed a comprehensive opioid bill. I am pleased my Medicare part D drug management program was included in this legislation to help address the growing opioid problem within Medicare. This measure…

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Raúl Grijalva
@ralgrijalva· Democratic · AZ· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, this amendment will ensure that none of the funds made available by this legislation are used to abolish the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service law enforcement units. BLM and the Forest Service law…

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Raúl Grijalva
@ralgrijalva· Democratic · AZ· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, H.R. 4571, does exactly that, strips the authority. And Congress can and has the authority to strip from law enforcement units and Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management their authority and their ability to enforce the…

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Raúl Grijalva
@ralgrijalva· Democratic · AZ· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. __…

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Raúl Grijalva
@ralgrijalva· Democratic · AZ· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chair, 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. Amendment No. 101 Offered by Mr. Higgins The Acting…

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Bill Foster
@billfoster· Democratic · IL· Jul 13, 2016

Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the so- called Conscience Protection Act. I proudly represent the 11th District of Illinois. And as someone who supports a woman's right to choose, I find it deeply disturbing that so many…

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Bill Foster
@billfoster· Democratic · IL· Jul 13, 2016

I want to thank you for everything that you've proven capable of.

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Matt Cartwright
@mattcartwright· Democratic · PA· Jul 13, 2016

I think the focus does have to be where it is today on these nations that are recalcitrant in taking back these illegals that committed crimes in the United States.

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Matt Cartwright
@mattcartwright· Democratic · PA· Jul 13, 2016

I take protecting the safety and security of American citizens as my most solemn duty as a Member of Congress.

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Bill Foster
@billfoster· Democratic · IL· Jul 13, 2016

Thank you for everything that the FDIC does to make banking safer.

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, 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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 80 Offered by Mr. Perry The…

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Jul 13, 2016

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, this amendment will prevent funds from being used to expand the EPA authority pursuant to section 115 of the Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act, which has served us well since 1973…

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