Sep 13, 2017
In your professional opinion, do you anticipate that climate change will continue to play a significant role in threatening the Nation's energy infrastructure due to more frequently occurring superstorms, hurricanes, and other natural…
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.
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Jul 25, 2017
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing today examining the operation and effectiveness of the nation's wholesale electricity markets.
Jul 25, 2017
Whether spurred by state and federal policy, marketing forces, or consumer demands and behavior, we have seen significant new trends taking place in the electricity market.
Jul 25, 2017
I think these informative discussions greatly benefit all of our members and will also help us make better, more informed decisions when determining whether we need to update the Federal Power Act or leave it as it is.
Jul 25, 2017
Consumers are driving many of these changes as they demand new tools to more responsibly use energy both as a way to save money and as a way to save their environment.
Jul 19, 2017
I want to thank the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor), a wonderful colleague and a Member who has really shown extraordinary leadership on this matter and other matters that appear before this Congress and the Energy and Commerce…
Jul 19, 2017
I want to thank Mr. Pallone and Mr. Green for their willingness to work with us on all of these efforts.
Jul 19, 2017
No doctor should be forced to counsel a patient to choose surgery over therapy because they might otherwise run out of therapy services.
Jul 19, 2017
I think it is important for programs that we pass, to make sure that they are being implemented appropriately.
Jul 19, 2017
I think there is a case to be made for a mechanism that would really review these things with the kind of representation that is deserved.
Jul 17, 2017
climate change is real and must be addressed and that includes the overwhelming majority of respected scientists and climatologists, the majority of the American people, and the leaders of every country in the world except Nicaragua…
Jul 17, 2017
Even as the Trump administration attempts to weaken federal environmental regulations and Congress fails to act in any meaningful way to address climate change, we see businesses, municipalities, states, and individual consumers step up…
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