On the recordDecember 9, 2013
When Mr. Barton first introduced this bill, a lot of us thought it was pretty way out there.
Source
congress.govWhen Mr. Barton first introduced this bill, a lot of us thought it was pretty way out there.
Lee Terry reflects on initial skepticism about a bill introduced by Joe Barton.
Share & report
More from Lee Terry
I don't believe we can solve this problem by codifying detailed technical standards or with overlaying cumbersome mandates.
I think it is legislative malpractice to not recognize that there has been--well, now we know, some holes in those procedures.
I just want to thank everyone for being here, and today we are turning our focus to an important issue...
No law is ever perfect, and often, Congress needs to act in order to modernize, clarify or reduce burdens.