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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

I sent a letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council urging them to swiftly implement my law.

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

I actually disagree that it flows naturally. While making the internal changes is the most important thing, the safety concerns that have been raised by high-profile incidents in the last several years permeate into the public conscience…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

We really do feel there are two hearings going on today, one about Boeing but one about the overall job that the FAA is doing.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

Unfortunately, the updated guidance that was due in June of this year has yet to be issued.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

I could be in a room in a town hall in Detroit--and I do not just represent the city of Detroit, I represent some of the suburban communities--this is one of the consistent things they will agree with me on.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

Last Congress my bill, the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act, was signed into law.

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

I am thankful that we have had several productive conversations, but we are ready to move into the action phase.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Sep 23, 2024

DoD's failure to account for and properly oversee its weapons and property funded by taxpayers in my district and across the country is an understatement.

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John James
@johnjames· Republican · MI· Sep 20, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I am honored to be here today, and I remind my colleagues that Communism isn't fought with Communism. That is exactly what this government takeover of our American auto industry is. I…

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John James
@johnjames· Republican · MI· Sep 20, 2024

I will wrap up. I am fairly emotional about the livelihoods of the people who sent me here. This CRA takes a stand and sends a clear message that we will not abandon our people or our automakers or our autoworkers. Michigan isn't afraid of…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Sep 20, 2024

The gentlewoman speaks right about the auto capital of the world, Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.J. Res. 136 put forward by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), which blocks the tailpipe emissions rule, EPA's de…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Sep 20, 2024

Michigan put the world on wheels, and we are going to keep it moving forward. We are proud of our legacy that is ever-evolving, thanks to the grit of the American worker. West Michiganders, in particular, are a key part of this legacy as…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Sep 20, 2024

I am so proud of West Michigan's critical role in the transportation sector, but this CRA won't do anything to address the reality of the sector's emissions. This is not a mandate. It is an opportunity to innovate for families, for…

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Bill Huizenga
@billhuizenga· Republican · MI· Sep 19, 2024

I will note that, for some, the louder and longer they say something, they hope people will believe it. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner), the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets.

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Bill Huizenga
@billhuizenga· Republican · MI· Sep 19, 2024

I note that this bill is absolutely neutral on climate change and doesn't even reference it. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr), who is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and…

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Bill Huizenga
@billhuizenga· Republican · MI· Sep 19, 2024

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan has 4 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from California has 6 minutes remaining.

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Bill Huizenga
@billhuizenga· Republican · MI· Sep 19, 2024

I simply note that if this was about protecting investors and maximizing their profit, we wouldn't force them to go into a lower return product like my colleagues are trying to do. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Sep 19, 2024

I want everyone to admit that this is all for corporate profits and that the American people deserve better. These are retirees who worked incredibly hard, and we have to do everything we can to protect their investments. They deserve…

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