This committee has never had an oversight hearing on the EAC, never.

The Election Assistance Commission has fulfilled its purpose and should be eliminated.

I am opposed to long lines and people waiting an inordinate amount of time.

I do have concerns about one remaining section of the bill though and will offer an amendment to strike it.

Are we wise to sacrifice that in the name of convenience?

The primary purpose, as I recall, was to distribute grants to States so they can better serve their people.

I have called for the elimination of this agency as I believe it has outlived its usefulness.

I oppose this legislation and intend to vote no. The states are perfectly capable of developing disaster contingency plans without federal compulsion or assistance.

The exercise of those rights does not threaten our democracy. It is the attempt to restrict these rights that we must fear.

I don't see any additional speakers, so we will be prepared to close.

I want to formally acknowledge the great work that the GPO does.

I cannot support moving these nominations forward without any Republican nominees to join them.

The timeframes are likely to result in incomplete reports.

Wisely, the Commission did not call for federal legislation to implement their recommendations.

I am proud to stand before the House today in support of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. I supported this legislation last Congress because the message I have consistently received from my constituents is that they do not…

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We are not interested in raising taxes. This bill does not do that. We are simply ensuring that hardworking Americans who pay taxes and oppose abortion don't see their taxpayer dollars going to fund abortion. We have had legislation…

I opposed that bill. I and others who voted against it did so because we knew it would restrict people's right to participate in the political process.