May 4, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a true hero in my heart and the hearts of so many in my hometown of Chicago, Illinois: Father George H. Clements. Father Clements, yesterday, celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination…
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.
Congressional Record · 2017-05-04
May 4, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 2 o'clock and 58 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, May 8, 2017, at 9 a.m. ____________________
May 2, 2017
a recurring theme in all of these bills is that the environmental protection concerns are given a backseat in order to expedite applications for both natural gas pipelines and hydropower licenses.
May 2, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I began this hearing with some very serious concerns about the status of our chairman, Fred Upton. Have you heard, is he all right?
May 2, 2017
the legislation before us streamlining natural gas pipelines appears to suffer and to offer a solution in search of a problem.
Apr 5, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I want to recite this prayer: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive…
Apr 4, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I commend Representative Kaptur for her outstanding leadership in this Congress and past Congresses. She has been a beacon of hope for so many of my constituents and so many poor and disenfranchised Americans. She never…
Apr 4, 2017
Absolutely. Americans live mobile first lives. From your description of the legislation, it is encouraging Government to recognize that.
Apr 4, 2017
I am concerned that just identifying new spectrum isn't enough. It takes far too long for entities to gain access to spectrum.
Feb 14, 2017
I am always--most of my life I have always been a fighter for those who don't have a voice, those who are marginalized, those who have little respect.
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