On the recordDecember 21, 2018
I will just continue to respond to what the chairman said. I think if we are going to err, we ought to err on the health and safety of Alaskans. I hope my colleagues will join us. I look forward to working with them in the next Congress? Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to S. 1934, a bill that would roll back standards under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for diesel generating units in ``remote areas'' of Alaska. I understand the motivation behind this bill, but it could set a precedent for weakening existing New Source Performance Standards for diesel generators not just in Alaska, but across the United States. I am committed to finding ways to help Alaskans in remote areas have affordable electricity while maintain health protections. Congress should tackle this issue with an open debate through regular order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 1934. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
