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Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 354, I call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, this is the third of three regulations in the same vein. We have heard today about the process. We have heard today about the fact that California and those who opt in…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McGuire). The gentleman from Virginia has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 8 minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Virginia? There was no objection…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am not against States' rights. I am against creating a super State in California because they are the only ones that are entitled to get a waiver and then claiming, as the…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 354, I call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. We keep hearing that it is not a rule and it is not a regulation and that kind of stuff. I just ask if it is not a rule, does that mean it is not enforceable, and does that mean it…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.J. Res. 87. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 87, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in strong support of H.J. Res. 89, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks on the legislation and to include extraneous material on H.J. Res. 89. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
Howard Griffith
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Apr 30, 2025

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I remind my colleague, the gentleman from New Jersey, that we are not here today talking about Medicaid cuts. We are talking about EPA rules that need to be set aside…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomasville, Georgia, which was named one of the best small towns in the South. Thomasville is a charming town located in south Georgia, celebrated for its quaint, timeless charm, vibrant downtown…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Thomas Burton Merritt, a veteran, a physician, and beloved member of his community. Born on May 11, 1934, Thomas Merritt was a proud graduate of Auburn University, where he was a…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Robert Stewart Cutler, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 97, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, on April 14…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Sue Else, an extraordinary leader who is retiring as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Under Ms. Else's leadership, the Girl Scouts continue to thrive, expanding opportunities, deepening…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30
John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Effingham County Commission Chairman Wesley Corbitt, who was recently honored for his 8 years of service. During his two-term tenure as chairman, Mr. Corbitt embodied Effingham County's mission to…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-30