This is an anti-regulatory bill drafted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, also known as ALEC.
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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.
Like ideological venture capitalists, the Kochs have used ALEC as a way to invest in radical ideas.
The purpose of the bill is to paralyze the enforcement of clean air and clean water legislation.
This bill is about profits over people. This bill puts the Koch brothers' profits above people's health. No one knows how much air pollution this pipeline will cause or how the pollution will impact public health. My amendment, which has…
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 4, insert ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Notwithstanding Executive''. Page 3…
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. 4 Offered by Mr. Connolly The Acting…
Mr. Speaker, I implore my colleagues to address the global climate process. A recent academic study found that 97 percent of scientists agree that human activity is mainly responsible for climate change. That same study concluded that the…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of consumer protection and privacy on mobile devices. Every day, millions of Americans use mobile applications to help us get through the day, but many consumers do not know that their data is being…
Madam Speaker, today I introduce H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act. Forced arbitration agreements stack the deck against working people and have been of concern to me ever since I've come to Congress. These agreements are pervasive…
Sadly, Republicans are just blowing in the wind and can't seem to tether themselves down to take on such an important task. They float off in different directions unable to appoint conferees to negotiate with the Senate. Yesterday, despite…





