And my colleagues, this is not my philosophy that would lead me to urge that we reduce carbon emissions. It's based on the science. Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific studies have indicated that carbon causes problems. It causes health…

And my colleagues, as I rise in opposition to this amendment, the supporters would claim that it's about transparency. What it's really about is not transparency. It's about a way to block or delay critical EPA rules. That's what this…

So, under those circumstances, I would like to yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, there was a claim from one of the supporters of this bill that the EPA is using faulty science to justify its rules. In fact, the proponents…

I am pleased to welcome Administrator Tavenner to our hearing today. She comes before this committee with an impressive record of achievement in both the public and private sectors.

I only have one more speaker on my side. May I inquire of the manager of the bill, how about you?

And my colleagues and anybody listening to this debate, under this bill, if DOE determines that a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency would cause any significant adverse effects to the economy, EPA would be permanently blocked from…

I have an amendment under the rule. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1, lines 4 through 13, strike section 2. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 315, the gentleman from…

I am now pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko), who is the ranking member of the subcommittee called Environment and the Economy.

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 2 will not be offered…

I would like to yield 3 minutes to a very important member of our full committee, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel).

I am pleased at this time to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush), the ranking member of the subcommittee from which this bill emerged.

This Republican bill is simply a disguised assault on EPA rules that protect human health and the environment. That's why the White House has said that the President would veto this bill--if it got to him. Last Congress, this House, under…

It describes 10 ways that Republican leaders in Congress and statehouses have worked to sabotage the law.

Tomorrow, the House will vote to repeal the law for the 40th time.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I just find it amazing, this attack all the time by the Republicans on the law that is going to help so many tens of millions of people get insurance.

Republicans are using, quote, 'the most cynical of tactics,' and inflicting, quote, 'human misery,' end quote, on their constituents.

The Affordable Care Act deserved bipartisan support, but we faced united opposition from Republicans.

We passed the Affordable Care Act to address these chronic problems in our healthcare system.

Now, no project will ever enjoy universal support so how do you envision defining consent?

the take-home message should be that we can tackle this problem by ensuring the Federal agencies... have the authority it needs to implement a consent-based process that is transparent and rooted in science.

any workable solution for the final disposition of used fuel and nuclear waste must be based not only on sound science and also on achieving public acceptance at the local, State, and tribal levels.

opposition to the Yucca Mountain project in Nevada was not always a given.

Twenty-five years after the 1987 amendments to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, it is clear that this Washington-knows-best approach has not worked.

Having updated generic standards will also support the efficient consideration as you look at----