Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 2019
I think everyone said we need a national standard. We don't want to destroy Federal--there's the interstate commerce clause.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the need for a national standard in environmental regulations.

Share

More from John Shimkus

Sep 21, 2020

Ms. Julie Fisher is our nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus. A confirmation vote is scheduled for tomorrow in the committee. Once confirmed, she leaves for her post. Upon arrival, she is to present her credentials…

govinfo.gov
Sep 15, 2020

I want to take this time to thank the panelists. They did a great job.

congress.gov
Jun 30, 2020

May I ask how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Illinois has 8\3/4\ minutes remaining.

govinfo.gov
Jul 27, 2020

Would your organizations support Federal legislation that would likely result in EPA being forced to regulate numerous contaminants that are present in low concentrations, irrespective of whether such regulation offers meaningful public…

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation