Kathy Castor: “A key thing is keep it simple and reduce our administrative burden.”

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 75, a bill to force small business owners to use more energy and spend more money. Here we are at the end of March, and Republicans…

Let me read what they say. American Hotel and Lodging Association says: ``While hotels disclose mandatory additional fees to consumers in accordance with existing FTC guidance now, it is critical that any updated display requirements apply…

It's wrong and fiscally unwise—and will set children back at a time that they need support.

I thank the ranking member for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rushed to the floor this morning to oppose the rule and the underlying legislation because these Republican bills will raise electric bills on the families I represent back…