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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.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act. Mr. Speaker, as I have stated many times before, I am a strong supporter…
Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers on this side, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Peters), another notable outstanding member of the subcommittee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1733, which would update a 2006 Department of Energy report on the energy and environmental benefits of re-refining used lubricating oil…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2872, the Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act. Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague from the Energy and…
Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Loebsack), an outstanding member of the subcommittee.
protecting these communities is an essential aspect of the EPA's mission and is one that appears to have been, in my opinion, summarily neglected.
I have heard and some of our researchers have said in some parts of our Nation, it is very common that young girls particularly are forced into marriages.
I certainly want to thank you, Madam Chairman, for your courage in terms of having this hearing, and I want to commend you for your work and leadership in this particular matter.
Mr. Speaker, in this season of trying and tough times made even tougher by the skullduggery of the Republican Members of this body, I rise today to pay tribute to my personal hero and longtime friend, Ms. Jewel Barker, who recently…
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