Jan 9, 2015
This bill is about seizing power away from the American people by seizing power away from our duly-elected President. It will prevent the thorough, sober consideration of complex issues that could have serious security, safety…
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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Jan 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, and I strongly disagree with this abhorrent process that the majority side has undertaken in order to hastily bring H.R. 3 to the floor after only 1 hour of…
Jan 7, 2015
Mr. Speaker, on a prior rollcall vote on H.R. 37, I inadvertently voted ``aye,'' and I would like to be recorded as voting ``no.'' ____________________
Dec 10, 2014
I want to also take a moment out of my opening statement to commend the one man who has probably affected my life more than any other legislator in my service in the Congress, and that is John Dingell.
Dec 10, 2014
John Dingell has not only been a true friend of mine and worked with me, helped advise me, but John Dingell is the kind of legislator, I call him, and a lot of others call him, the Lion of the House.
Dec 10, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I want you to join with me in wishing everybody happy holidays.
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I yield to my friend from Texas (Mr. Barton), the former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee,
Dec 9, 2014
I want to thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from the great State of Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and I want to just remind people that we have a growing list of speakers.
Dec 9, 2014
I thank the gentlelady. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers), the ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, the one who will ascend to the dean of the House, the legendary civil rights icon.
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Speaker, 21 years ago, January of 1993, I was sworn into the 103rd Congress as the 28th Representative of the historic First Congressional District of Illinois. One of the first Members of Congress to welcome me with the most…
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