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On the recordMarch 25, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are laser focused on governing and advancing legislation that addresses pertinent issues across the Nation. It is unfortunate that our colleagues do not agree that protecting Americans from unnecessary rules and regulations is not something that is important to them. It is very important to us, and we are following regular order here. The Rules Committee is represented by me, the chair, on this important rule today. That is significant. The three pieces of legislation that will be considered under the rule that will be debated tomorrow are part of our governing efforts and are in alignment with the mandate that Americans gave us last November. Shielding consumer choice and combating foreign influence within higher education are issues that Americans care about. We have heard their concerns, and we are addressing them yet again this week. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the previous question, ``yes'' on the rule, and then, later, ``yes'' on the bills that will be presented as a result of this rule. The material previously referred to by Mr. Neguse is as follows: An Amendment to H. Res. 242 Offered By Mr. Neguse of Colorado At the end of the resolution, add the following: Sec. 4. Immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R.…
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Virginia Foxx
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