I look forward to having you once again to appear before this subcommittee in the near future.
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.
It is my hope that following this hearing, the minority side will finally accept my repeated offers to work with my office on this bill as we move it through the legislative process.
H.R. 1315 is a jobs bill designed to train underserved groups, including women, minorities, veterans, unemployed energy workers, and returning citizens, among others, for the energy jobs and careers of the present and future.
It is my hope that following this hearing the minority side will finally accept my repeated offer to work with my office on this bill.
It is my hope that following today's hearing my Republican colleagues will finally agree to discuss actual substance with my office so we can move this much-needed bill forward.
H.R. 1315 is in essence a jobs bill designed to train underserved groups, including women, minorities, veterans, unemployed energy workers, and returning citizens.
I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing entitled 'Investing in America's Energy Infrastructure: Improving Energy Efficiency and Creating a Diverse Workforce.'
This bill would provide much-needed assistance to State Energy Offices to plan for and respond to energy disruptions from both physical and cyber threats.
Let's get to work, Director Campos, on these issues so that we can start enacting serious proposals such as my workforce bill.
Director Campos, while I appreciate your traveling around on, quote, listening tours, my objective is to get beyond the talking and the planning stages.
Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Rush, the numbers are not as good as they should be. We need to do more.





