Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I support his amendment. The REINS Act restores to Congress the accountability for regulatory decisions that impose major burdens on our economy. This amendment strengthens…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous materials on H.R. 427. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request…

Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment, and I urge support for the legislation. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline). The question was…

Mr. Chairman, 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 Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Cicilline The…

Mr. Chairman, the amendment carves out of the REINS Act congressional approval procedures all regulations that pertain to nuclear reactor safety standards. REINS Act supporters believe in nuclear safety. We want to guarantee that…

Mr. Chairman, in closing, the facts speak for themselves. During the course of the Obama administration, which I think most people would agree has been very aggressive at imposing new regulations upon our economy and on our society--it has…

Mr. Chairman, this amendment carves out of the REINS Act's congressional approval procedures all regulations from the Department of Veterans Affairs that concern the availability of affordable medication and effective healthcare management…

Mr. Chairman, what this amendment says is, because the Department of Veterans Affairs is doing a remarkably bad job of providing timely health care to citizens, we should carve out that Department's responsibility for providing medications…

Mr. Chairman, I move that the committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Goodlatte) having assumed the chair, Mr. Yoder, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole…

Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds to just say that the fact of the matter is we are not talking about voodoo economics here. We are talking about representative democracy. The American people elect their Representatives from 435…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself an additional 15 seconds. This bill is about restoring representative democracy to the American people and fairness to the American people and protecting their economy and protecting their jobs by making sure…

Mr. Chairman, I have only one speaker remaining, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, the elected Representatives of the people are the best ones to be held accountable for the laws and regulations passed and adopted in this country, including those that protect children. This would turn back to a situation…

Mr. Chairman, the amendment seeks to carve out from the REINS Act's reforms regulations intended to protect young children and infants from harm. Child safety is a goal all Members share, but to shield bureaucrats who write child safety…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Regulatory reform plays a critical role in ensuring that our Nation finally achieves a full economic recovery and retains its competitive edge in the global marketplace. Congress…

Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I support his amendment. The bill restores to Congress the accountability for regulatory decisions that impose major burdens on our economy. As Congress makes those decisions, one of…

Mr. Chairman, the amendment carves out of the REINS Act's congressional approval procedures regulations that the Office of Management and Budget determines will lead to net job creation. The danger in the amendment is the strong incentive…