Feb 1, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong opposition to H.J. Res. 38, the resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule. I would like to express both my support of the Stream…
Hank Johnson
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Hank Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. Johnson has been an advocate for social justice and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Georgia. He is known for his commitment to addressing economic disparities and promoting community development.
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Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 58, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations, or the FRIENDS Act. This bill requires the Government Accountability…
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 724, which would rescind President Trump's cold and callous refugee ban on travelers like the UK resident who holds an Iranian passport, was due to fly back to Glasgow via New York, and…
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), the sponsor of this legislation.
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, Congressman Gerald Connolly wanted it to be known for the record that agency employees are already barred under appropriations bills from engaging in publicity or propaganda. Agency employees are specifically barred from…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I think what I gather is that we need better regulations. Therefore, we have to provide more requirements on OIRA with respect to the regulations it issues, while at the same time claiming that regulations are bad and we have…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, this amendment would require agencies to provide a detailed economic assessment prior to certifying that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small business entities. I oppose this…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, it is already covered in current law, so why do we need this amendment? Well, it is a messaging piece to be able to say to the listening audience that we support small business. Well, gosh, I think we have answered that…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment which would prohibit Federal agencies from making any public communications that would promote a pending regulatory action. We can all agree that the rulemaking process should be transparent, flexible…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member and the chairman. I rise in opposition to H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. I have a number of concerns with many provisions of this voluminous page, this 82-page bill. It has not…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I respectfully claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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