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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.
I think what I mentioned to Congressman Waxman was true. There is a tremendous growing movement of Evangelicals and Roman Catholics across this country who support us, that understand that being pro-life is totally pro-life, environmental…
Asthma is a very, very--high incidents of asthma and asthma-related illnesses in my district, and so I want you to know, I empathize with and I share your concern.
I can't see the rhyme or the reason that this committee, this subcommittee never, ever had a hearing on the public health implications of nullifying these rules before passing the bill.
I feel a sense of serious schizophrenia kind of settling in on this committee, because we have already passed the Train Act--to delay the rules and you know, with the majority's votes.
So my question is, why did the State Department recommend that the President deny the Keystone XL pipeline application?
The only piece of legislation that actually became law was the Pipeline Safety Reauthorization bill, which expanded regulation in order to address public safety.
My Republican colleagues continue to push this false notion that if you would just roll back government oversight and protections for average Americans and allow industry to do what it wants without restriction, and unfettered, then…
The majority held hostage the payroll tax cut extension... to attach a rider that attempted to force President Obama to come out in favor of Keystone XL.
The administration did not have the time needed to conduct a thorough review.
The majority attempted to force the Obama administration to hastily make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.
Mr. Chairman, I would just suggest that maybe you should invite Warren Buffett and the Koch Brothers here. That would be a dandy old hearing.
This bill does not make sense. Legally it doesn't make sense. Sensibly it doesn't make sense.
This bill is simply another bite at the apple in the majority's attempt to backdoor the Obama administration.
This bill should be renamed the Republicans and Congress Favor to TransCanada Act.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. ``This administration remains committed to commonsense approaches to improving air quality across the country and preserving the competitiveness of every economic sector. Because H.R. 1633 is not only…
I think that is just an example that we do have significant support among minorities in this country.
I can't find not one scintilla of evidence that there is any minority-owned businesses and contractors in this entire industry, not one.
I am for jobs. I am for the environment. But I am also for jobs for minority- and women-owned businesses.
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ms. McCarthy, I want to welcome you again to this subcommittee.
H.R. 1633 would bar EPA from revising its rules for coarse particulates for 1 year.
I think it is important, Mr. Chairman, to clarify the bill's language to avoid unintended consequences to the overall Clean Air Act.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The Acting…
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