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John Shimkus: “This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Clean Air Act, and for that reason we frequently hold hearings about EPA…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2017
This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Clean Air Act, and for that reason we frequently hold hearings about EPA regulations and policies designed to address air pollution.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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John Shimkus emphasizes the subcommittee's role in addressing air pollution regulations.

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