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Jerrold Lewis Nadler is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 10th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New York's 8th congressional district from 1992 to 2013. Throughout his tenure, Nadler has been known for his work on issues related to civil rights, judiciary matters, and government oversight. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for progressive policies.
Let's remember what we are dealing with. We are dealing with the fact that current Federal law with respect to firearms background checks is dangerously limited and flawed because background checks are only required for sales by licensed…
I withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation of a point of order is withdrawn.
I reserve a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Collins of Georgia moves to recommit the bill H.R. 8 to the Committee on the Judiciary with…
the President could not declare a national emergency because too many people of color are voting.
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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Van Drew The Acting CHAIR. It…
How much time is remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 9\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Georgia has 5\3/4\ minutes remaining.
I support the amendment, which clarifies the bill's exemption for the background check requirement in instances of imminent threats or great bodily harm would apply to someone who is at risk of committing suicide. The amendment makes clear…
I just want to point out the penalty in this bill that is being cited as $100,000 is in fact $1,000. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
I will point out that the bill says: Nothing in this act . . . shall be construed to authorize the establishment, directly or indirectly, of a national firearms registry. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I simply want to say I support this amendment, which clarifies that great bodily harm is included in the exception to the bill's background check requirement, includes domestic violence…
This debate should not be about partisan politics. It should be about protecting a principle that is fundamental to our constitutional democracy.
President Trump violated that basic command when he invented a so-called emergency as an excuse to build a wall that Congress explicitly rejected.
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