Last month the Supreme Court ruled that certain enforcement provisions of the Port of Los Angeles clean truck program were preempted by Federal law.
Jerrold Nadler
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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.
As Congressman Nadler said, urban centers like the New York City region will be the frontline of any national campaign to implement an effective and efficient national freight strategy.
Mr. Chairman, this amendment has been described and offered as an alternative to the Amash-Conyers amendment that we will consider next. It is not. This amendment restates the existing ban on the intentional targeting of United States…
I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, the $249 million in the budget is for expansion and making permanent detention facilities. I have no objection to construction of other military facilities at Guantanamo Bay. I don't…
Mr. Chairman, how much time do we have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 1\1/4\ minute remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Mr. Chairman, this amendment would prohibit any funds in the bill from being used to construct or expand detention facilities at Guantanamo. The bill contains $249 million to convert temporary detention facilities into more permanent…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 70 Offered by Mr. Nadler The Acting…
I yield myself the balance of the time. Mr. Chairman, it would serve a purpose if people actually read the amendment. The amendment says none of the funds made available may be used to detain an individual who has been approved for release…
Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have left? How much time does the gentleman have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Chairman, this amendment prohibits funds from being used to detain cleared individuals held at Guantanamo. Of the 166 people currently being held there, 86 have been cleared for release; that is…





