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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.

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Chair, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 622. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Kildee). There being no further amendments under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-15
Oct 30, 2019

Mr. Chair, I was unavoidably detained in a meeting discussing the lack of diversity in media. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 599 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 600. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Beyer). The question is…

Congressional Record · 2019-10-30
Oct 29, 2019

It is a continuation of the committee's broader objective to identify pathways to a 100 percent clean energy future by the year 2050.

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Oct 29, 2019

As we approach the year 2050, our Nation faces unique challenges in its efforts to address growing energy production demands as well as the obligation to limit our contribution to climate change.

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Oct 29, 2019

While I do not agree with proposals like the Green New Deal, if the majority is pursuing these kind of radical transformations of our country's energy system, shouldn't getting infrastructure built as quickly and safely as possible be at…

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Oct 29, 2019

Today's hearing is an extension of the subcommittee's series focused on expanding our Nation's clean energy economy.

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Oct 29, 2019

We need a point of accountability in this country, in our national security apparatus, to know who controls our medicine supply.

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Oct 29, 2019

I predict that China will overtake India in generic drug production because China has a plan, and nobody else does.

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Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address two critical bills that would mandate studies to examine, one, whether tasers are a safer alternative to firearms and, two, how innovative technology can enhance the safety of firearms. My bill, H.R…

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Oct 29, 2019

My bill, the Blue and Green Collar Jobs Acts, would accomplish that, but this subcommittee can still gain much-needed insight from our witnesses today on how Congress can make this transition more equitable and more just.

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Oct 22, 2019

I am concerned about hospitals closing in my district and in similarly situated districts across the Nation.

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