Hank Johnson

I thank the ranking member. Following the Court's remand, the EPA has reaffirmed its original finding that it is appropriate to achieve deep cuts in mercury and up to 7 dozen hazardous air pollutants such as lead, arsenic, and benzene from…

In a letter, Richard Reece, Acuity's executive vice president, writes that current State laws are numerous, varied, and often changing, requiring that the company expend significant resources merely interpreting and satisfying States'…

I thank the ranking member for yielding. The majority argues that H.R. 3438 responds to cases where a court vacates a rule after it has already gone into effect. The majority argues that H.R. 3438 responds to the Supreme Court's 2015…

This hearing is therefore simply a total sham.

This Committee does a grave injustice to the Committee as a hollowed institution by being complicit in the perpetuation of this sham proceeding.

The effort to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen is without precedent in the history of the United States.

It is due process that requires Commissioner Koskinen to be allowed to make objections to any evidence.

The last speaker spoke about how the banks, Wall Street banks, are able to get a break from the executive branch when they pay out these settlements, but those are matters of legislative action that has been passed by this Congress which…

I just can't believe what I heard the gentleman from Virginia say about the big banks being coddled by the Justice Department, being given a break. So he is complaining that the big banks are being given a break, but then the purpose of…

Even though the Senate may take up this ill-fated measure, the President has promised to veto it. So what we are doing here today is another messaging bill that distracts the American people perhaps from the more important issues of the…

With increased opportunities for private organizations to obtain, maintain, and disseminate sensitive private information of citizens, it is critical that we not prevent or delay enforcement of consumer protection laws designed to protect…

This amendment would limit the ability of the prevailing party to receive reasonable attorneys' fees for services rendered in connection with a settlement agreement. Where citizens, through a private enforcement action, hold the government…

The Republicans shot out of here like mice when you cut the lights on; so busy to get to their convention, their Titanic convention in Cleveland, where they will nominate Donald Trump to be their next President, all the while, leaving the…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 240, noes 171, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 416] AYES--240…

Power companies are closing coal-fired power plants as we move toward cleaner, more sustainable ways to generate electricity. A material known as coal ash is a byproduct of this industry. Coal ash contains carcinogens, known carcinogens…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 73, line 17, insert ``, consistent with Executive Order 12898,'' after ``implementation''. The Acting…

I thank the gentleman. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms…

I include in the Record a July 11 letter from the Union of Concerned Scientists and also a July 5 letter from the AFL-CIO, both opposing H.R. 4768, the so-called Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016. Union of Concerned Scientists…

This amendment would exempt from the bill any rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration that pertains to consumer safety. This amendment is necessary to safeguard the public health and safety of American consumers from the bill's…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. {time} 2045 Parliamentary Inquiry

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 11, insert after ``extent necessary'' the following ``, and except as otherwise provided in…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Vacating Demand for Recorded Vote on Amendment No. 2 Offered by…

The Conyers amendment would exempt from H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016, regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency that protect drinking water from lead and copper contamination. {time} 2030…

America is facing so many important issues that need to be addressed that this Congress refuses to address, and so it tenders do-nothing bills like this that are going absolutely nowhere, not going to pass in the Senate, and if it did, it…

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), who has an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 11, insert after…