I think that Congress should not attempt to block the long gun reporting requirement that has recently been upheld by a Federal court.
Mike Quigley
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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.
It is, as you know, very hard to minimize or diminish the tragedy that is Fast and Furious, a horribly ill-conceived program that led to the loss of life of an agent, endangered others.
The Honorable Mike Quigley, a Member of Congress from the State of Illinois, Opening Statement.
I am offering a commonsense amendment with my friend from the other side of the aisle Mr. Hultgren from Illinois. Our amendment simply asks the Government Accountability Office to study the packaging procedures for hazardous materials by…
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 subtitle C of title I, add the following new section: SEC. 132. ELIMINATION OF AVAILABILITY…
The fact remains, studies still show this a dangerous vehicle. Studies still show it is suboptimal. Studies still show it is wildly over cost. I want to help marines. I want to save marine lives. That's why this amendment is appropriate…
I continue to reserve. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield at this time 1 minute to the ranking member of the committee, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith).
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry), the vice chairman of the committee.
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Meehan). {time} 1730
I know there are folks who don't want to, in any way, have a pro-gay vote on it, but this is protecting human beings. It's the right thing to do. It should have been in this part of the bill. I suggest everyone vote ``no.''
I agree, it's not political, but the Senate had it right. Every year we reauthorize this, we expand who we're protecting. The scenery is moving behind us, as well. We need to make sure we take those people into consideration. Strive as you…
These smaller institutions that support something like this, they struggle to defend themselves against lawsuits.





