Bobby Rush
The Public Record
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 9, 2016
I hope the reform efforts do not end there, and that we can consider more fundamental reforms that restore common sense and balance to the appliance efficiency standards program.
Jun 9, 2016
Historically, energy efficiency has proven to mean the low hanging fruit that has brought both parties together legislatively, while also making our country safer, more secure, and more attentive to the impacts of climate change.
Jun 9, 2016
By DOE's own estimation, American families save close to $63 billion as a result of their energy bills going down.
Jun 8, 2016
The Congressional Budget Office identified an additional $2 million that will be needed to conduct the duplicative study required by this bill. Mr. Chairman, that is the reason we are actually seeing this amendment. It is a Republican…
Jun 8, 2016
I want to thank both of my colleagues for allowing me to come before this body to speak on behalf of the people of the city of Chicago, the people of the First Congressional District. Mr. Speaker, I must say that although Muhammad Ali was…
Jun 8, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 7, lines 24 and 25, strike ``If the Administrator fails'' and insert the following: ``(A) Standard not…
Jun 8, 2016
May I inquire as to how much time is left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois has 10\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Kentucky has 15 minutes remaining.
Jun 8, 2016
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 Kentucky will be postponed. {time} 1530 Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Rush The Acting…
Jun 8, 2016
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. 3 Offered by Mr. Pallone The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Jun 8, 2016
My list of concerns with H.R. 4775 are many, but one of the main issues I have with this legislation is that it would permanently weaken the Clean Air Act as well as future air pollution health standards for all criteria pollutants. In…
Politicians like Bobby Rush
