Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
Jun 18, 2019
This morning we will be examining the Safer Pipelines Act of 2019, as well as H.R. 2139, the Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act.
Jun 18, 2019
The draft would also prohibit direct assessment of pipelines, which is a valuable method for evaluating and managing corrosion threats.
Jun 18, 2019
I am afraid the discussion draft before us today falls short in several critical areas.
Jun 18, 2019
I believe this is a commonsense measure that would help to inform and protect communities surrounding these gathering lines.
Jun 18, 2019
I want to thank you all for attending today's important hearing entitled 'Legislative Solutions to Make Our Nation's Pipelines Safer.'
Jun 18, 2019
The bill would eliminate the duplicative cost-benefit requirements, which is currently only imposed on PHMSA.
Jun 11, 2019
We believe in it. It is carbon free. It is there. It is an enormous resource.
Jun 11, 2019
Elected officials in the States should have the authority to choose the type of energy sources within their own portfolios.
Jun 11, 2019
I did not support FERC putting its proverbial thumb on the scale to ambiguously prop up coal and nuclear facilities.
Jun 11, 2019
I did not support FERC putting its thumb on the scale to ambiguously prop up coal and nuclear facilities.
Jun 11, 2019
The bipartisan Future Energy Jobs Act... will move my State towards a cleaner, greener, more sustainable energy future.
Jun 3, 2019
Without Community Health Centers, we would be far worse off than we are right now.
Jun 3, 2019
it is absolutely critical, Mr. Chairman, that we do not allow the DSH payments to be cut now or in the future.
May 21, 2019
the President told the Speaker and the other Democratic leaders there that they had a choice of either investigations or infrastructure.
May 21, 2019
This bill will provide enormous help to my constituents, and it goes beyond just the empty rhetoric and partisan posturing.
May 16, 2019
I thank the full committee chairman for giving me this time. Mr. Chairman, I am proud, on behalf of the people of the First District of Illinois, to rise today in support of H.R. 987, which includes my legislation, the Protecting Consumer…
May 8, 2019
The energy workforce overall is currently dominated by older, white, male workers.
May 8, 2019
Will you commit to this committee that you will make sure that we receive the data in a timely fashion?
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