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On the recordDecember 12, 2023
Let me make two points. The gentleman from Virginia points out that paragraphs 1 and 2 do not apply if the head of an agency determines on a nondelegable basis that compliance with the relevant paragraph would impede public safety or security, but there is nothing in the bill to define public safety or security. It doesn't help at all. I would also point out that the last President, not the current one, the last one, Mr. Trump, had a lot of acting agency heads. In fact, he has stated that he would like in another term to have a lot more acting agency heads so he doesn't need Senate confirmation. That would mean that few, if any, people would have the ability to okay safety and security rules to keep our people safe and our water clean, our air safe, et cetera. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Mrvan).
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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