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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.
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. 6 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The Acting…
My amendment simply provides Federal enforcement authority so that if the EPA administrator determines that a structure is in violation of a State coal combustion residuals permit program and the State has not taken appropriate action to…
I urge all my colleagues to support this amendment. Hon. Fred Upton, Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: Tomorrow, we understand that your committee will vote on a…
I want to thank the gentleman. I have read the bill. And under this bill, if a State fails to do an adequate job of enforcing this program there is only one remedy: EPA has to take over the entire program. And we all know that having EPA…
I look forward to the question-and-answer segment to learn more about how Order 1000 will affect my State, the State of Illinois, specifically, as well as the Midwest region in general.
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to also thank Chairman Wellinghoff and Ms. Azar as well as the other expert witnesses on the second panel for appearing before this subcommittee today.
Today we are holding a hearing focusing on Federal transmission issues as they relate to siting, planning and cost allocation for electricity transmission infrastructure.
Mr. Chairman, Ms. Matsui is not on the subcommittee but she is interested in asking questions of this second panel.
FERC did not define the role of State regulators and did not provide a means for States to fully participate in transmission planning.
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. 15 Offered by Ms. Hahn
Let us not be distracted by this confused, backward, and short-term thinking on the part of our Republican colleagues. This bill represents just another attack on the Nation's long-standing environmental protection laws in general and the…
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