Mar 1, 2016
There is no doubt in my mind, Mr. Secretary, that you have set the gold standard as Energy Secretary in terms of your effectiveness and forward-looking policies.
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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Feb 29, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by commending Chairman Upton, Chairman Whitfield, Ranking Member Pallone, and the committee staff for working with my office to bring the 21st century…
Feb 29, 2016
That is pretty alarming, and it seems as though we are--that is a real nightmare of a thought that you have a pipeline rupture and not have any idea about its effect on your family's health.
Feb 29, 2016
Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, it seems that every time we have a hearing on pipeline safety, we do so with a backdrop of either an ongoing spill or in the immediate aftermath of one.
Feb 29, 2016
However, Mr. Chairman, we also know that many of the current pipelines are aging and they must be replaced, which may lead to additional problems if we keep kicking the proverbial can down the road.
Feb 29, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend my colleague from the great State of New York (Ms. Meng) for her work in bringing forth H.R. 4238, a bill to amend the Department of Energy…
Feb 29, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee--Mrs. Ellmers and Ms. DeGette, in particular--as well as all of my other colleagues who worked…
Feb 24, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Bishop Perry N. Thompson of Richmond, Virginia, for offering the opening prayer. A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology and Norfolk State University, Bishop Thompson is the senior pastor of the…
Feb 1, 2016
Protecting consumers and average Americans should be a primary objective of all the bills this committee considers.
Feb 1, 2016
I support very strongly my colleague Mr. Kennedy's bill, the Fair Rates Act, which would provide the public with an opportunity to legally challenge rate changes approved by FERC essentially by new vote.
Dec 3, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise to address this esteemed House of Representatives on an issue that is facing the American people, an issue that is facing our great Nation from coast to coast. This is the issue of wanton, senseless murders of unarmed…
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