I appreciate the hard work that you have done on this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3675, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013. The communications industry represents a promising…

Just so that we are clear that Cuba is not a partisan issue, let me echo the comments of my colleague from Florida, Mr. Diaz-Balart.

I just urge you to do all you can to find him and ensure his safe return to the United States because it has gone on for far too long.

Maduro's regime is trying to use the United States as a distraction and an excuse for his own failings, his own oppression, and his own violation of Democratic principles.

I want to focus for a minute on nutrition and just the concerns that I know a number of people have expressed on some of the proposed cuts in the budget in nutrition programs.

Congressman Diaz-Balart and I have worked together on the 1,000 Days resolution, and we think, obviously, addressing child hunger and nutrition worldwide is critically important.

we are also seeing the Security Council go about its business and do really important work.

how can we--if you could walk us through your thoughts on how, perhaps, a unilateral approach to that concern... may not be the best strategic approach for us.

Do you believe that the Federal statute should explicitly guarantee whistle-blower protections?

Do you believe that the Chemicals in Commerce Act establishes a working, appropriately protective safety standard?

I know this is a work in progress, and I think these hearings are what we are trying to do.

I represent an area that has a whole lot of United Steelworkers.

Your budget contains several proposals for structural reforms to Medicare, all of which will increase the cost on beneficiaries.

I believe that Sections 5 and 6 need changes to ensure the proper review of new and existing chemicals.

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This bill discontinues use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's standard of 'vulnerable populations' in favor of a newly created standard of 'potentially exposed subpopulation.'

I am excited to see movement on this important issue. I am, however, discouraged by the discussion draft presented.

Right. I believe Kansas has already announced--at least one State--and I have got a letter from Oregon Department of Transportation.