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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 yield myself such time as I may consume. I will close and just say that this debate has been about whether or not we need a law that would stop Federal rulemaking in its tracks. This debate has been about whether or not, as…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. My colleagues have repeatedly argued to the fact that--or to the allegation that the rate of Federal regulations is growing, but a recent report by the nonpartisan Congressional…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The economic elites who are the patrons of many of my friends across the aisle believe in trickle-down economics, which George Herbert Walker Bush termed to be ``voodoo economics.''…
I would inquire as to how much time remains on both sides. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson) has 13 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins) has 14 minutes remaining.
Mr. Chair, this amendment I oppose. It would require agencies to publish in the Federal Register a list of information on which a rule is based, including data, scientific and economic studies, cost-benefit analyses, and where the public…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I often hear my colleagues on the other side of the aisle repeat false information, and it is unfortunate that it would be perpetrated that economic growth has been hurt because of…
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. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mrs. Capps The Acting…
Mr. Speaker, 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 243, noes 165, not voting 25, as follows: [Roll No. 482]…
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume and rise in opposition to H.R. 427. Mr. Chair, H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015, otherwise known as the REINS Act, would amend the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1656, the Secret Service Improvements Act, will assist the Secret Service with its critical mission of protecting the President and Vice President and other dignitaries as well…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton).
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