Jun 20, 2012
Is your fear that, if the EPA regulates coal ash and it's called hazardous, that that designation will be a stigma and will lead to the nonuse of coal ash by construction companies as a building material? Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Waxman, I…
Henry Waxman
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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.
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Jun 20, 2012
At this time, I'd like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the ranking member of the Health Subcommittee, the subcommittee that was responsible for this legislation in its first instance. I ask unanimous…
Jun 20, 2012
At this time I'd like to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush), the ranking member of the Energy Subcommittee.
Jun 20, 2012
My colleagues, the gentleman from Texas told us that he was so moved to come here to correct the record. But he told us three things that are absolutely inaccurate: The President has never said he doesn't want to build new power plants in…
Jun 20, 2012
Title II of this bill blocks the EPA from finalizing several important air quality rules until after a new government bureaucracy produces a new analysis of these and other EPA actions. But it's a fool's errand because a new government…
Jun 20, 2012
A waiver request does not have to come from a public entity. It can come from elsewhere as well. I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey). {time} 2010
Jun 20, 2012
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 14, after line 9, at the end of title II, add the following new section: SEC. 207. PROTECTION AGAINST…
Jun 20, 2012
This amendment would change the law--the Clean Air Act-- that authorizes EPA to waive pollution control requirements for motor vehicle fuels where there's an extremely unusual fuel supply circumstance. Well, we want that ability to waive…
Jun 20, 2012
I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. The Clean Air Act was adopted in 1970, signed by President Nixon. Changes were made in 1990, signed by President George H.W. Bush. The heart of the Clean Air Act has been that EPA relies on the…
Jun 20, 2012
But you claim that it's going to increase it by many dollars, and I think you're incorrect.
May 30, 2012
Today, the House considers a bill that represents a significant bipartisan achievement. Our work to find a common approach to legislation to support and strengthen the FDA is truly remarkable. It has been a pleasure to work with Mr. Upton…
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