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Janice D. Schakowsky is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including healthcare reform, women's rights, and consumer protection. Schakowsky has played a significant role in shaping policies related to social justice and economic equality throughout her tenure in Congress.
And I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 2017, the so-called Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Far from common sense, this unnecessary legislation would deny consumers critical information about the food that we eat. I began my career…
The previous speaker said that this is all about choice. I agree with that. I think it is all about choice and about having the kind of information to make a proper choice. Let me just give you an example of a menu from a SUBWAY in…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.
I reserve the balance of my time. Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Chairman, just to clarify, we are not getting rid of the ``reasonable basis'' definition, and it does not allow for any variation. What it says is, where there is inadvertent…
There were so many falsehoods, really, in what my colleague across the aisle said. We have evidence in California, the city of New York, and Vermont that absolutely restaurants can comply. It is not about small businesses, about 20 or more…
I yield the gentlewoman from Connecticut as much time as she may consume. Ms. DeLAURO. Let them work through the process. We would be undoing years of meaningful, impactful work on menu labeling with a single stroke. This is a special…
I yield the gentleman from California an additional 1 minute. Mr. DeSAULNIER. I urge my colleagues--given the experience I have had and others, and the urgency of the issue when it comes to public health and the future of this country--to…
I appreciate the opportunity to highlight the successes of the Commission and to learn where even more progress can be made.
This subcommittee played a major role in the enactment of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
It was the product of broad bipartisan negotiation and it passed the House by a vote of 407 to nothing.
hoverboards have come up a number of times. They were one of the most popular holiday gift this year. But unfortunately, we have been hearing more and more reports about hoverboards exploding and catching fire unexpectedly.
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