Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 609. STRANDED NUCLEAR WASTE. (a) Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a task force, to be known as the Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force-- (A) to conduct a study on existing public and private resources and funding for which affected communities may be eligible; and (B) to develop immediate and long-term economic adjustment plans tailored to the needs of each affected community. (2) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force shall complete and submit to Congress the study described in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Affected community.--The term ``affected community'' means a municipality that contains stranded nuclear waste within the boundaries of the municipality, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Stranded nuclear waste.--The term ``stranded nuclear waste'' means nuclear waste or spent nuclear fuel stored in dry casks or spent fuel pools at a decommissioned or decommissioning nuclear facility. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 879, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schneider) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes.…”