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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.

Jun 6, 2018

However, the process for how we license these projects is too important for us to get it wrong by making changes that could lead to negative unintended consequences.

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Jun 6, 2018

I remain very leery of supporting any approach that would make FERC the lead agency over the licensing process and would require Native Tribes, the States, and Federal resource agencies to pay deference to the Commission.

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Jun 6, 2018

I want to direct my question to Director Turpin, and I mentioned in my opening statement I previously ordered an amendment on H.R. 3043 that would direct FERC and Federal resource agencies to convene a negotiated rulemaking within 90 days…

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May 21, 2018

I support the discussion draft, authored by Rep. Flores of Texas, which would simply direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to support the availability of high-assay low-enriched uranium.

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May 21, 2018

I subscribe to an all-of-the-above energy portfolio, even as we move towards a low carbon energy economy.

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May 21, 2018

I support the discussion draft offered by Mr. Flores of Texas which would simply direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to support the availability of high-assay low-enriched uranium.

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May 21, 2018

I believe nuclear energy must play a vital role as a source of safe, reliable, low carbon power.

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May 10, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably absent in the House Chamber for rollcall vote 178. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Additionally, on rollcall No. 179, I was inadvertently recorded as voting ``nay.'' I support H.R. 3053, the…

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May 9, 2018

Today we will be examining the state of electric transmission infrastructure.

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May 9, 2018

In your opinion, is Order 1000, as constructed, the best way to increase the deployment of these types of low-cost, clean energy resources?

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May 9, 2018

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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