Henry Waxman actually said...

This proposed legislation is a modest, commonsense, and much-needed reform to modify the closed-meeting rule.

This act is a prudent, balanced proposal that recognizes the benefits of permitting the Commission to do its business collectively.

I hope as this subcommittee moves forward we will try to improve the current process, not turn back the clock.

The bill sets an extremely tight deadline for issuing an OCS permit, just 6 months before the date a complete application is filed.