Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1500 Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. DeSaulnier The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in House Report 115-20. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 14, after line 22, insert the following new subparagraph (and redesignate the following subparagraph accordingly): (K) Whether, and the extent to which, the repeal of the rule or set of rules would impact public health. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 150, the gentleman from California (Mr. DeSaulnier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of this amendment to H.R. 998. As drafted, the SCRUB Act requires Federal agencies to repeal existing regulations to offset the cost of new regulations. The bill also authorizes up to $30 million for a new commission to review the Code of Federal Regulations and recommend regulatory repeals. This commonsense amendment ensures the impacts of public health, including the costs and benefits associated with those impacts, are considered under processes established by the SCRUB Act.…”