The report noted that nuclear and hydropower 'form the backbone of low-carbon electricity generation,' responsible for three-quarters of the global low-carbon generation and the reduction of over sixty gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions…

U.S. global leadership here is sorely needed. Exporting clean power and clean power technologies will do more to drive down global CO2 emissions than some arbitrary cap that countries fail to meet.

I hope that today's testimony will allow us all to learn more about the Federal Government's shared efforts and to drill deeper to learn what's working and what's not working.

Germany demonstrates this very problem. As it chose to shut down its nuclear industry, it has doubled down on expanding renewables like solar and wind.

The United States remains in the midst of an opioid crisis that is a national emergency.

Our nuclear energy exports boost our national security priorities.

The most cost-effective way, indeed, the only reasonable way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster our national economic and security interests is through innovation, especially nuclear innovation.

I'm disappointed at the rushed nature of today's hearing, and that the majority has seemingly combined a SUPPORT Act implementation hearing with a legislative hearing.

So, I think the answer is obvious about the importance of nuclear energy.

However, I am disappointed that H.R. 2062, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that would make meaningful changes to 42 CFR Part 2, was not included in today's hearing.

The focus of today's hearing obviously is fundamental to addressing climate change risks and one that Republicans have logically and proudly championed: advanced nuclear technology.

Let me welcome the panel today, which I am pleased to see represent several important perspectives.

May I inquire as to the time available on both sides. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oregon has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 7 minutes remaining.

I just want to follow up on my friend from Florida's comments. Let me remind the body that it was the Obama administration that failed to take enforcement action against e-cigarette manufacturers while these products grew in popularity…

I would inquire how much time is remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden) has 13 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) has 14 minutes remaining.

I think we have had a good debate here today, and we understand the differences between the proponents and opponents. I want to close with a couple of comments. Marijuana and THC-laced products are illegal at the Federal level under the…

Those aren't my words. Those are the words of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, which opposes this legislation. This bill is making an additional set of products illegal that will further encourage illegal…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on: Passage of the bill, if…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 213, nays 195, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 78]…

I want to point out again that if you want to do something about kids, if you want to do something about lung disease, then we need to do something about marijuana and the oils it gets mixed with that this bill does not address. These are…

Congress has already passed and President Trump has already signed into law a ban on tobacco product sales, including vaping product sales to children under the age of 21. We did that. It is now law. Those are banned. The Food and Drug…

Meanwhile, marijuana products are not covered by the bill. Go figure. I urge my colleagues to vote against this legislation. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

at least the administration has put forward a budget each year. That is better than this majority has done that didn't even do a budget last year.

we also want those decisions based on science and scientific evidence and fact.

EPA has developed a strong record of success over the 50 years it has been in operation.