These bills are designed to provide just that.

We have a bill to restore America's healthcare freedom--yes, we do--one that will finally get to the President's desk. This legislation seeks to protect folks in Michigan and all across the country from the rising costs, fewer choices…

The exchanges are struggling to sign up new customers, struggling to cover operational costs, struggling to fix ongoing IT systems problems, and ultimately, struggling to become self-sustaining.

The world does face many challenges and risks, and when it comes to climate change, we on this side believe that we have to take an economically realistic and pragmatic approach. To address climate as well as other risks, we support…

I claim the 5 minutes in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

The Green amendment is very similar to the bill that I introduced last Congress and, as we know, did pass the House with some bipartisan support. This amendment establishes a straightforward and predictable procedure to permit cross-border…

As the designee of Evan Jenkins, I offer amendment No. 29. =========================== NOTE =========================== December 2, 2015, on page H8956, the following appeared: Mr. UPTON. Madam Chair, I offer Evan Jenkins amendment No. 29…

I would say that I am convinced that this is a good amendment, and I will be in support of the amendment. We have many Members, particularly Cathy McMorris Rodgers on our committee, who are strong supporters of hydropower. {time} 2015 This…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amend the table of contents to read as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE…

This amendment requires the Department of Energy to study the maximum level of volatility that is consistent with the safest practical shipment of crude oil by rail. Every one of us here wants the safe transportation of all of our natural…

This is the second smart amendment that is part of this. Both are good. We adopted the Grayson amendment a little while ago. It was a good amendment. This amendment directs the Secretary of Energy to study weaknesses in the security…

This amendment, as properly stated, would provide that the bill should not take effect until the Energy Information Administration has done a study and prepared a report on the carbon impacts of the provision. So, in essence, it would…

But there is no way I could oppose this amendment, let me just say from the beginning. This amendment directs the Secretaries of Energy and Commerce to jointly establish an energy enterprise competition to promote youth interest in careers…

I claim the time in opposition, but I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Again, I support the amendment. We have no objection to the amendment. I think that it is worthwhile, and I urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time.

I just want to say to the Chair and colleagues, this amendment requires the EPA to satisfy regulatory planning review requirements established by both the Clinton and Obama administrations. I think the amendment is a good one, and I urge…

I claim the time in opposition. Although am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

But I support the amendment. Mr. Chairman, this amendment requires the Department of Energy to submit a report to Congress on the potential effects that the commercial utilization of carbon capture and sequestration could have on the…

I would just say to the gentleman, I agree with what you have to say, that the electromagnetic pulse, EMP, and geomagnetic disturbances really do pose a real threat to the grid. I think your amendment is constructive. It moves the bill…

And I will use my time to support the amendment. This amendment does establish minimum privacy standards for smart meters. I think it is a smart amendment, brilliant, and it needs to be adopted. I encourage my colleagues to support it. I…

I support the amendment. I want to say to my friend from the great State of Michigan that this is obviously an issue that is close to both of our hearts. I want to go back. When I was first elected a few years ago, one of the first bills…

I just want to say to my colleagues that this amendment clarifies that electric plants can be considered reliable without having to enter into supply contracts that are greater than a year. I think that it is a good amendment, and we are…

I supported the amendment before it was revised. I support the amendment as revised. This amendment directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to the House and Senate Energy Committees a report on methods to increase electric grid…

I claim the time in opposition but speak in support of the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.