Political Quotes

“I am in its present form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Esty moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2804 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith, with the following amendment: Add, at the end of the bill, the following (and conform the table of contents accordingly): TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION SEC. 501. NO DELAY OF ANY REGULATION THAT SAVES TAX DOLLARS, HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES AND VETERANS, PREVENTS DISCRIMINATION, OR PROTECTS CONSUMERS. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not apply in the case of any rule, consent decree, or settlement agreement that-- (1) saves tax dollars or provides refunds, rebates, or savings for taxpayers; (2) provides assistance and regulatory relief for small businesses; (3) expedites or settles cases involving veterans benefits; (4) prevents discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or any other protected category, or that provides pay equity for women; or (5) protects the health and safety of consumers, seniors, and children, including ensuring-- (A) the safety of the food supply from salmonella and other food-borne illnesses; or (B) a safe drinking water supply that is free from toxic substances and chemicals that can cause cancer. Ms. ESTY (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading. The SPEAKER pro tempore.…”