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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

The Delaware River Basin Commission is made up of representatives from the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and my home State of New Jersey. The commission oversees drinking water quality for the Delaware River Watershed, a…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

Again, FERC is not radical. There is a statute that says that FERC has to consider greenhouse gas emissions. They put out a policy statement about how they are going to do that and asked for the industry to look at it and give their input…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I frankly don't understand the purpose of this amendment. Last spring, FERC issued an updated policy statement, an interim guidance, detailing how the Commission should treat new applications for natural gas pipelines and account for…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

A common refrain that I hear from Republicans is that unilateral action by the United States to reduce greenhouse gases would harm our economy and wouldn't move the needle on reducing global emissions. The core of this argument is that if…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I am calling this the polluters over people act because it eliminates the environmental protections that keep families and communities safe while doing nothing to lower energy costs. Everyday Americans need relief from high energy costs…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I keep hearing that Republicans want to lower energy costs with this bill and how important it is to export natural gas overseas. I want to take a moment to examine some history here. Back in 2015, with a Republican-controlled House and a…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1600

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Houlahan The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

Frankly, I could not disagree more with this amendment. It claims that President Biden's budget would repeal tax breaks that are ``vital to the oil and natural gas industry of the United States.'' This is the same Big Oil that last year…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

Frankly, I have no idea why this amendment is being offered. It would force the Department of Energy to ride the roller coaster that is the oil future's market, without any option to just pay a simple fixed price for a barrel of oil. If…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

The gentleman from Texas' amendment would undermine EPAs critical Underground Injection Control program and endanger the health of communities around the Nation, in my opinion. The Underground Injection Control program, or UIC, regulates…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Crenshaw The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

I hope after today we don't hear Republicans talk about States' rights again. Pipeline and LNG projects require both Federal and State permits. The spirit of the Clean Water Act clearly demands that States have a say in the requirements…

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Bob Menendez Jr.
@bobmenendezjr· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

Would patients be better off if PBMs and other supply chain entities were paid flat fees for the services they provide?

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Donald Payne Jr.
@donaldpaynejr· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

Our airspace has to manage commercial airliners from Newark Liberty, emergency response, and sightseeing helicopters.

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Bob Menendez Jr.
@bobmenendezjr· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

This level of concentration gives these PBMs market power over data, drug coverage, and contracting--80 percent.

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Bob Menendez Jr.
@bobmenendezjr· Democratic · NJ· Mar 29, 2023

High list prices hurt patients who must pay these prices. If list prices were lower, out-of-pocket payments based on list prices would be lower and more affordable.

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