Well, first of all, I would certainly enjoy working on job growth with the gentlewoman. We have worked on issues in the past. But the gentlewoman forgets about the technology that has created jobs. People have to write those programs…

One last time, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle would strike from the bill the Separation of Powers Restoration Act and the judicial review provisions of the Regulatory Accountability Act. One last time, that attempt should be…

I certainly respect what my friend on the other side of the aisle has to say, but, again, I respectfully disagree. Once again, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle would strike from the bill the Separation of Powers Restoration Act…

Just to reiterate what our position is, it is about time that we in D.C.--in Congress--take our responsibility back from unelected bureaucrats and make these decisions. We have seen, over the past 8 years, what overburdensome regulation…

The amendment seeks to carve out from the REINS Act's reforms regulations that would reduce the amount of lead in public drinking water. But, like other amendments, this amendment is not so much about achieving a particular health or…

First of all, I fully support Congressman King's amendment. It improves the viability of the REINS Act and makes sure that the responsibility of legislation is in the hands of we legislators. Let me just ask this simple question. My good…

This amendment exempts from the bill any rule pertaining to health or public safety. Health and public safety regulations done properly serve important goals, and the bill does nothing to frustrate the effective achievement of those goals…

The amendment carves out of the REINS Act's congressional approval procedures all regulations that pertain to nuclear reactor safety standards. REINS Act supporters believe in nuclear safety. We want to guarantee that regulatory decisions…

Once again, this administration has proven how thousands of regulations have crushed jobs for the middle class people in this country. The REINS Act does designate and allows and wants agencies to make decisions as far as what they think…

This amendment renders congressional findings on climate change and requires that agencies report to Congress on greenhouse gas impacts associated with a rule. It also requires agencies to report on a rule's effect on low-income and rural…

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Byrne). The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

The amendment carves out of the REINS Act's congressional approval procedures regulations that attempt to improve employment, retention, and earnings, particularly for those with significant barriers to employment. The danger in the…

What better group, such as the Committee on Energy and Commerce or other committees here, the full committees, the subcommittees, would be looking out and should be looking out for the public safety and the welfare than the 535 Members of…

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 Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Cicilline The Acting CHAIR. It…

This amendment carves out of the REINS Act's congressional approval procedures any workplace safety rules issued by OSHA or the Mine Safety and Health Administration to reduce traumatic injury, cancer, or lung disease. But please do not be…

This amendment exempts from the bill any rule reducing the incidence of cancer, premature mortality, asthma attacks, and respiratory diseases in children. But do not be fooled. This amendment is not about reducing these maladies. It is…

The REINS Act doesn't prevent the bureaucracy, the agencies, from making recommendations and suggestions to Congress. It simply says Congress will have the last word and not a handful of bureaucrats, and many of them don't even have…

The amendment seeks to carve out from the REINS Act's reforms regulations intended to protect young children and infants from harm. Child safety is a goal all Members share, but to shield bureaucrats who write child safety regulations from…

The amendment seeks to carve out from the REINS Act's reform regulations that concern natural gas or hazardous materials pipeline safety or the prevention of pipeline spills and their adverse impacts. We all support pipeline safety and the…

The two world's largest democracies are natural partners.

I fully expect that President-elect Trump and President Tsai will have a productive relationship that benefits both of our economies.

North Korea will continue to be a challenge that we must face head on.

I am hopeful that this pivotal alliance will be rekindled from the top down and remain the force for good that it can be.

Congress has been vigilant about applying pressure on the DPRK, and I anticipate that it will continue to look forward to new levers to stop North Korea's belligerent and dangerous behavior.

Without objection, so ordered.