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Henry Waxman is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving from 1975 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on health care, environmental policy, and consumer protection. During his tenure, Waxman played a key role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a prominent advocate for climate change legislation. He chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he focused on issues such as tobacco regulation and health care reform.
May I inquire how much time each side has and which side has the right to close? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Emerson). The gentleman from California has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 12 minutes remaining, and the…
First of all, I want to address some of these issues myself, and then I will yield to others who want to speak. There is an environmental problem along with this medical problem. The environmental problem is that there is a deterioration…
I have no further requests for time on my side of the aisle to support this legislation. I know that almost all Democrats that I have talked to think it's a good bill. I have urged the others to join with them in supporting it. I think…
I am pleased at this time to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Welch), who is going to be joining again the Energy and Commerce Committee to my great delight.
I am pleased at this time to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Carnahan).
The United States and the world are facing an enormous and growing threat: The pollution we are putting into the atmosphere is changing the climate around us. In this last year alone, New York City has been flooded by a superstorm, the…
Even if you oppose the EU aviation requirements, the Thune bill makes no sense. It's unnecessary and it's counterproductive, as the European Union just agreed to delay the requirements targeted by the bill. It also risks taxpayer dollars…
Thank you very much for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the Thune bill. A warmer planet has less ice, higher sea levels, more water in the atmosphere, more powerful storms, more frequent floods, dryer droughts, and…
My specific request is whether, during a pro forma session, can the Chair entertain legislative business? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is asking a question regarding a matter of scheduling. The House just considered the business…
During pro forma session, can the Chair entertain legislative business? Because I have a further parliamentary inquiry: If we can take up legislation to create jobs and avoid the fiscal cliff, since we're taking up other items, I would…
Thank you very much for yielding. I certainly won't object to this unanimous consent request, but I do want to point out that we here in Washington ought to be doing our job. We have our Nation's urgent priorities. We need to increase…
This is an amendment that would do more harm than good, and I urge my colleagues to oppose it. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr…
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