I must emphatically commend the agency for its open, its honest responsiveness to stakeholders' concerns in issuing its final rule.

the impacts of climate change and air pollution are severely felt by low-income and minority communities across the country.

2016 is right around the corner, Mr. Chairman, and let us all buckle our seat with this wild ride to 2016.

EPA was able to finalize a rule that is fair, that is flexible, and that demonstrates to the world that the U.S. is, indeed, serious in its commitment to lower its carbon imprint in order to address climate change.

Scripture says that you shall know the tree by the fruit that it bears. A good tree bears good fruit. Strong trees bring forth strong fruit. Loving trees bear loving fruit. Mr. Speaker, what then is to be said about a tree whose fruit is a…

when will the FCC rule on this legalized telephonic terrorism?

we must stop this immoral practice of avaricious greed and unabashed exploitation of the poor

it is now time for the FCC to take action, and rein in these predatory practices by capping the rate at five cents per minute

The spill did migrate down a ditch into a creek, as you mentioned, and it did threaten the water source.

I believe there is much more work to be done in order for Americans to feel a greater sense of confidence in the agencies that are responsible for pipeline safety oversight.

I want to thank Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone for a strong leadership within our committee on these issues.

I would like to--before I begin, if you can give me an update on the pipeline meeting that happened on Friday near Highland, Illinois.

I think that it is imperative that we also examine the safety mechanisms we currently have in place to ensure that they are working effectively.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important and timely hearing today on the issue of pipeline safety oversight.

Most citizens of my state would really be surprised to know the number of pipelines, an enormous amount of pipelines that are located in the State of Illinois.

Over the years, regardless of who is in the White House, federal pipeline regulations have been weak and ineffective.

Unfortunately, the issue of pipeline safety too often takes a backseat to other pressing matters until there is an accident or there is a tragedy.

These spills remind us that we have a responsibility to do everything we can to prevent spills from happening.

I want to thank you for being here, and all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Santa Barbara area as you continue to deal with the spill that caused so very much damage to your community.

Simply put, Mr. Chairman, these provisions addressed persistent systemic and widespread disparities in health outcomes for minority communities. As you know, many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS, diabetes…

Illinois consistently stands to gain from lifting the ban in all supply chain sectors examined in the IHS study.

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I also want to again thank the witnesses.

As we enter into the era of new American energy renaissance, I think that it is entirely appropriate for this subcommittee to revisit the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.

I look forward to engaging the witnesses on the questions of lifting the ban entirely as H.R. 702 would or with conditions to protect the American consumer against unforeseen consequences.

On Thursday, June 25, 2015 I was unavoidably delayed and missed rollcall vote 388. Had I been present I would have voted in the affirmative.