Jul 21, 2021
Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose the PFAS Action Act. As the ranking member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, I have participated in many hours of hearings during the previous Congress where we explored issues involving PFAS…
James Comer
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James Richardson Comer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2016. A member of the Republican Party, Comer has focused on issues such as agriculture, economic development, and government accountability during his tenure. He previously served as the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture from 2012 to 2016, where he worked on various initiatives to support farmers and promote the state's agricultural products.
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Jul 19, 2021
Madam Speaker, for 141 years, on the first Saturday in August, people from all over Kentucky make their way to the small community of Fancy Farm in far Western Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm picnic, hosted by St. Jerome Catholic Church…
Jul 19, 2021
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great Kentucky Statesman and a true friend. This past weekend, Kentucky lost one of its best. My dear friend, and the former…
Jul 19, 2021
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. James Otis Catlin of Sebree, Kentucky, who passed away earlier this month-- July 9, 2021--at the age of 90. James was a hard worker throughout his life. He was a proud Korean War…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I am excited to listen to the enthusiasm from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and their newfound passion for oversight. The Republicans on the Oversight…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Just a couple of things I want to make sure that everyone understands with respect to this bill. This bill is a combination of 10 different bills. Republicans support seven of the 10…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 504, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Comer). The question is on the…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, this amendment strips out the three provisions of this legislation that do not have bipartisan support in order for the IG Independence and Empowerment Act to move forward with the full support of the U.S. House. Both sides…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 6, line 16. Page 9, strike…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 504, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney)…
Jun 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, through their work, inspectors general help improve government efficiency and effectiveness. Their nonpartisan audits and investigations work to root out waste…
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