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Joe Neguse: it is absurd. It is unconscionable. It is outrageous. I just say to the gentleman from Georgia, whom I respect, I…

On the recordApril 29, 2026
it is absurd. It is unconscionable. It is outrageous. I just say to the gentleman from Georgia, whom I respect, I understand his arguments on the merits of some of these bills, but spare us the pious lectures, please, especially about corruption, not while President Trump is suing the Justice Department, suing the IRS, and trying to secure more money from hardworking taxpayers in our country, please. For my Republican colleagues who are debating whether to vote on this procedural rule, just remember that when you had an important issue that you wanted debated on the House floor, your Conference rejected that debate. If you are interested in pesticide immunity or the regulation of field trip forms for middle schoolers, yes, they have you covered. This rule encompasses all of that. If you have a particular issue that is important to your constituents here, to your district, you are out of luck.
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Joe Neguse
Democratic · Colorado

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Addressing procedural rules and the lack of debate on important issues in the House.

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