Cory Gardner

You're exactly right, the punitive approach to regulation that's not actually trying to make a business improve, it's not trying or concerned with safety, but it's more concerned with the number of tickets or violations that they write…

I thank the gentlelady from Alabama, and The Economist article, I've got a copy of it here as well, this is not exactly the bastion of conservatism that Republicans hold up all the time to highlight their beliefs. This is the Economist…

We thought that was of great value to build the trust that is necessary to have a functioning program.

I am here to testify in strong support of H.R. 6060.

We were close to entering into the litigation zone.

It is incredibly important.

This bill finds common ground and ensures ESA protections continue, while giving the Bureau of Reclamation the authorization to continue with this effective and necessary program.

This program keeps water projects operating at high capacity while continuing to protect endangered species.

Through the development of dams, hydroelectric power plants and water storage projects, we can preserve the livelihood of rural communities.

The goal is, by 2019, to delist the Humpback Chub, Razorback Sucker, Bonytail, and the Colorado Pikeminnow from ESA restrictions.

The legislation before the committee today is needed to protect western water projects, hydropower development, and to ensure these projects are compliant with the Endangered Species Act.

This bill will help keep Western projects online.

The legislation before the Committee today is needed to protect western water projects, hydropower development, and to ensure these projects are compliant with the Endangered Species Act.

A Representative in Congress from the State of Colorado

So it is a disproportionate share, a disproportionate burden on the poor when energy prices rise?

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut will be postponed. Amendment No. 27 Offered by Ms. Bass of California The…

I urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes…

Again, we have to understand that the best thing that this Congress can do to drive down the price of gasoline is increasing our supply opportunities right here, to drive down the cost of energy by increasing our production right here. I…

Again, analyzing rules is part of its job. That's part of the EPA's job. It's part of the DOE's job. The DOE has a budget in excess of $26 billion. In fact, we found out just a couple of days ago that one program at the Department of…

I urge opposition to the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that…

I seek time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

Again, to repeat, to reiterate, to restate this point: Nothing in this bill--nothing in this bill--changes the EPA's obligation to protect the public health with an adequate safety margin. Nothing changes the obligation to protect the…

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 California will be postponed. amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia The Acting…

Reclaiming my time, we know that a penny increase in a gallon of gasoline, the Federal Trade Commission has said, can be a significant burden, meaning as much as $4 million to individuals and businesses around the country for every single…

Reclaiming my time, again, I'm not in a position to tell constituents who may find it tough to make ends meet that it's okay if we increase your price of gasoline by a penny here and a penny there, a couple of pennies, maybe even a nickel.