Bill Foster: “We're in a tough situation right now because we have an Administration that's done things like reject the Paris…”

I have been amused for a long time at how can it be that there is legislation supported by 70 or 80 percent of the public, a clear majority of Members of Congress, and yet we are not allowed to even vote on it.

This bill strengthens FSOC's capability to execute its mission by improving consistency, accountability, and outcomes for our financial system. I appreciate also Ranking Member Waters' support for this bill in committee and urge my…

Frankly, when I read about this, it triggered my PTSD from the AIG situation with credit default swaps during the financial crisis.

This made the discharge petition much more effective at its intended purpose, which is sort of to operate as a safety valve against, you know, the Speaker's rather dictatorial power.