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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.
Mr. Chairman, 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…
Mr. Chairman, 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…
Mr. Chairman, as the designee of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers), I offer an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 11, insert after ``extent…
Mr. Chair, 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…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of my amendment, which exempts from the bill rules issued by agencies pursuant to their express statutory authority. H.R. 4768 is a misguided and dangerous bill that simply does not understand courts must…
Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 2 be withdrawn to the end that the amendment stand disposed of by voice vote. That was the amendment that was originally styled the Jackson Lee…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, in sum, it is indeed ironic that the so-called Separation of Powers Restoration Act actually raises separation of powers concerns by yielding legislative power over to…
Lastly, I would point out that there is a strongly worded veto threat by the President about this legislation should it ever find its way to the Senate and to the President's desk. The President points out that this legislation is not in…
Mr. Chair, 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…
Mr. Chairman, as the designee of the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), 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…
Mr. Chairman, 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…
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