When IRIS is prevented from doing its work, the public is less informed, and therefore less safe.
Mikie Sherrill
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Mikie Sherrill is an American politician and former Navy pilot currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherrill has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and veterans' affairs during her time in office. She has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation and has worked on initiatives to improve the lives of her constituents in New Jersey.
America needs a strong, empowered IRIS to provide EPA, States, tribes, municipalities, and communities everywhere with the best-available science regarding chemical toxicity.
I thank the gentleman from New York, as I like to call it the suburbs of northern Jersey. But as my colleagues before me have made clear, this Congress must honor the first responders and survivors of 9/11 and make the September 11 Victim…
I was unavoidably detained this afternoon immediately following the vote on final passage of H.J. Res. 37. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 83. personal explanation
I have the amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 5, strike ``Child care'' and insert ``Subject to subsection (c)…
I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Ms. Sherrill). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…
I rise as the designee for the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Allred). The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, after line 24, insert the following: ``(c) Outreach.--The…
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 3, line 15, insert ``, including counseling and care and services under section 1720D of this title''…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Ms. Sherrill The Acting CHAIR…
I would just like to add that I hope that the VA will do outreach with groups like Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey. I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.





