Peter Deutsch: “I rise in support of the flow control legislation before us today. This compromise bill is now limited in scope and…”

“I rise in support of the flow control legislation before us today. This compromise bill is now limited in scope and duration, a culmination of several months of negotiation between public and private stakeholders. Most importantly, this compromise bill protects local communities and preserves our commitment to free-market competition in the solid waste industry. Like many States, my State of Florida enacted a law requiring communities to manage their own waste, including a goal that 30 percent be recycled. My district, Dade County, invested nearly $200 million so they could meet this challenge. Mr. Speaker, Congress should not break up monopolies, but this legislation will not do that.”