On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, in closing, this has been an enlightening discussion because we have determined that H.R. 5 is based on the faulty premise that environmental and public safety protections kill jobs, result in economically stifling costs, and promote uncertainty. In fact, regulatory protections that ensure the safety of American- made products unquestionably foster job creation and protect the competitiveness of our business and global marketplace. This explains why so many organizations--more than 150--strongly oppose this legislation. Mr. Chairman, our constituents and the American citizens deserve something better than H.R. 5. We need legislation that creates middle class financial security and opportunity. We need sensible regulations that protect American families from economic ruin, that bring predatory financial practices to an end. We need workplace safety protections that ensure hardworking Americans can go to work each day without having to risk their lives as a result of hazardous work environments. Unfortunately, the measure before us does nothing to advance any of these critical goals, and so I must, therefore, oppose H.R. 5 and ask my colleagues to support a negative vote on this matter. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
