Again, we oppose the bill to start with because we shouldn't have a moratorium on rules that are intended to protect the public health and safety that may be necessary. But second of all, this amendment is self-defeating because if a small…

I strongly oppose the Posey amendment because it makes even worse an already deeply problematic provision. Under title I of this bill, a court is required to award attorney's fees and costs to a ``substantially prevailing small business''…

During rollcall vote No. 504 on H.R. 6082, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…

First of all, we're dealing with nuclear regulatory authority, with nuclear power plants, and we're not dealing with small businesses. We are dealing with very large businesses. Secondly, we're dealing with permits for construction or…

Mr. President, I very much appreciate the cogent remarks, sensible remarks of my colleague from Florida. He has fought long and hard for the middle class in terms of taxes, and I very much appreciate his hard work on this issue. The…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. On February 12, 2009, Flight 3407 crashed into a house in my district, killing all the passengers and an individual in his home. Out of that devastation arose a spirit that actually united this Congress…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 76, after line 14, insert the following new section (and conform the table of contents accordingly)…

Thank you, Madam Chair. This is one of two amendments that Mrs. Lummis has submitted. She has indicated that she will not be offering her other amendment, and we are very pleased as we had some serious concerns about that amendment. This…

In response to my friend on the other side of the aisle, regulations did not cause the Great Recession; it did not cause the loss of jobs. What caused the loss of jobs was the lack of regulation and the lack of enforcement, and certainly…

My amendment concerns title VI of the bill and the enhanced cost- benefit analysis that it requires. The amendment very simply requires that title VI of the underlying bill needs to basically get in line behind all the critical and…

May I inquire how much time remains on both sides? The Acting CHAIR. Each side has 30 seconds remaining.

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership. Madam Chair, this is a terrible bill. This shortsighted legislation affects every corner of our government and keeps Federal agencies from issuing rules critical to our economy and…

There seems to be some misunderstanding on the other side of the aisle on the tax cuts that the Democrats are now proposing. Yes, we want to cut taxes for the middle class. We think that it is critical for our economic recovery. We also…

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 New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Mr. Manzullo The Acting CHAIR. It…

On February 12, 2009, Flight 3407 crashed into a house in my district, killing all the passengers and an individual in his home. Out of that devastation, there was a spirit that actually united this Congress in enacting flight safety and…

Here we go again. It isn't enough that the Obama administration's offshore drilling plan makes more than 75 percent of our oil and natural gas resources available for drilling; but the majority is not going to be happy until we have turned…

Exactly 2 months ago, I was in Afghanistan breaking bread with our troops, and I asked them, What is your biggest worry? What keeps you awake at night? I thought it had to be the Taliban lurking in the nearby mountains. Well, it wasn't…

This is an absolute terrible idea. Although I am in total agreement with Mr. Paul that transparency is a virtue, I also believe that the Federal Reserve must be free of any political influence, and I'm afraid this bill opens the door for…