Kathy Castor: “Federal investment in energy efficiency will put money back in the pockets of Americans.”

I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this Republican bill that requires businessowners to spend more money and use more energy. Mr. Speaker, here we are at the end of March. It is the 83rd day since…

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…

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…

I think you get my drift here. It was so galling as people are trying to pay their electric bills and their grocery bills that the President here is bragging about how he has redone the Lincoln bathroom, yes, with gold showerheads. We…