John Yarmuth

this bill basically does is just eliminate one of the tools that you might have to regulate carbon emissions to meet the requirement that you have under the law?

we, at least we Democrats, then Ben Chandler and I, and Baron Hill from Indiana, and others, worked with Representative Boucher of Virginia to kind of construct a methodology that would have minimal impact, or the least negative impact on…

the state of the law is that not only does EPA have the authority to regulate carbon emissions, it has the requirement to regulate carbon emissions, isn't that correct?

After the massacre of 20 children and six educators in Connecticut, we've heard the predictable rantings of people who are convinced beyond all reason and evidence that the Federal Government intends to take their guns away. I am sad that…

The American people are looking at Congress with disdain--and rightfully so. With the deadline on the fiscal cliff only hours away, we have failed to reach a reasonable compromise to move the economy forward and ward off painful tax hikes…

When it comes to the fiscal cliff, Republicans and Democrats have one major thing in common--we both believe tax rates shouldn't go up on 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses. The difference is that Democrats won't…

Thanks to the panel for your testimony. Those who know me and now those who don't, I wear these bracelets every day.

My Republican colleagues have talked a lot about the importance of finding common ground in negotiations over tax rates and the fiscal cliff. The truth is we do have a lot of common ground. We all believe we should extend the tax cuts for…

Thank you, Mr. Rogers. I appreciate this opportunity. For those of us in the Kentucky delegation, Kentucky always comes first, and I appreciate this opportunity to welcome Tom Massie and his family to the House of Representatives and also…

My colleagues from across the aisle like to talk a lot about personal responsibility, but their decision to adjourn Congress for nearly 2 months shows how little they actually understand the concept. Congress is facing serious deadlines…

I thank the gentlewoman from California for yielding. As a member of the Committee on Ethics and as the ranking member of the investigative subcommittee in this matter, I rise in support of the resolution that calls for the adoption of…

I thank my friend from Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule which, if enacted, will block United States servicemembers and veterans from getting the best care and services we can offer. In the Rules Committee, I offered…

Twice this week, Senate Republicans blocked a vote on the DISCLOSE Act, which would shine a much-needed light on the dark corners of secret, anonymous political spending. The bill stands on a simple idea: Voters have a right to know who is…

I thank my good friend from Florida. I want to congratulate the Republicans on their victory. All good things must come to an end. Our 5-year winning streak was broken through, largely, superior play, although I do question some of the…

Today the House will consider a repeal of the Affordable Care Act for the 31st time. We will spend at least 6 hours debating this, but not 1 minute considering a Republican replacement. That's because there isn't one. The American people…

Every 44 seconds, a 2013 Ford Escape comes off the line at the Louisville assembly plant. The Escape's parts make their way along 20 miles of conveyers inside a 3 million-square-foot facility that stretches a mile from corner to corner…

I happen to believe with Congressman Kucinich. I'm a single payer person.

During the debate on the health care reform act, the Affordable Care Act, we continued to hear cries of ``read the bill, read the bill, read the bill,'' as if those of us who had supported the bill had not read it. As a matter of fact, I…

In 2003, the current Senate minority leader told NPR: Money is essential in politics, and not something that we should feel squeamish about--provided the donations are limited and disclosed, everyone knows who's supporting everyone else. I…

I am kind of astounded in one way that throughout this entire conversation... about the way these preferences get into the law.

It seems like Groundhog Day all over again. Earlier this week, GOP leaders laid down a new gambit on the old debate over whether to acknowledge our Nation's financial obligations. Those leaders have already abandoned the deal we made on…

It would be so refreshing to see our elected officials to start voting on issues that are Good for the country and stop voting on what is best for the party.

I was unable to cast the record votes for rollcalls 250, 251, 252, 255 and 256. Had I been present I would have voted as follows for these measures: H.R. 365, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, No. 250, ``yes''; H.R…

Most of us remember a teacher who made us look at the world a little differently, introduced us to a new idea or changed the way we thought. For me, that teacher was Betty Miles. For 2 years at Atherton High School in Louisville, my…

My friends across the aisle like to say they support small business owners, but other than keeping fact- checkers employed, Republican leaders are holding back those businesses by continuing to make false claims about the Affordable Care…