Jul 8, 2015
As we enter into the era of new American energy renaissance, I think that it is entirely appropriate for this subcommittee to revisit the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
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 8, 2015
I look forward to engaging the witnesses on the questions of lifting the ban entirely as H.R. 702 would or with conditions to protect the American consumer against unforeseen consequences.
Jul 8, 2015
Illinois consistently stands to gain from lifting the ban in all supply chain sectors examined in the IHS study.
Jul 8, 2015
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I also want to again thank the witnesses.
Jun 25, 2015
On Thursday, June 25, 2015 I was unavoidably delayed and missed rollcall vote 388. Had I been present I would have voted in the affirmative.
Jun 24, 2015
The legislation before us, which I prefer to call the ``Just Say No'' bill, would effectively give Governors the power to opt out of the Federal requirements of the EPA's proposed clean power plan if they decide that complying with the…
Jun 24, 2015
I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the fine ranking member of the full committee, for yielding me this time. Mr. Chair, I applaud the Obama administration for its veto threat of this abhorrent legislation that we are now…
Jun 24, 2015
These findings are in line with a similar study conducted by the National Medical Association last year which found that older Americans, low-income communities, and the sick will all be disproportionately impacted by climate change if we…
Jun 24, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, after line 15, insert the following (and redesignate subsection (b) as subsection (c)): (b) Additional…
Jun 24, 2015
I demand a recorded vote. The 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. Huizenga of Michigan The CHAIR. It is…
Jun 15, 2015
I want to thank you so very much for your giving me this time. I really appreciate it.
Jun 15, 2015
What would be the impact on public health if, as the chairman has suggested, that the majority party would rewrite the Clean Air Act to make cost to industry rather than the benefits of public health the primary driver of EPA rules?
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