Political Quotes

“It is a historic moment; the first conference report from a Republican-controlled Congress in 40 years. And I agree with the gentleman from California, it is significant. This bill will ensure that Congress and Federal agencies have more information than ever before on the impact of Federal actions on the private sectors and it holds Members of Congress accountable for any decision to impose a mandate without paying for it. The conference report provides that Congress must have Congressional Budget Office estimates for the costs of the mandates it imposes on State and local governments and the private sector. The public sector mandates that will cost over $50 million must be funded through new budget or new entitlement authority or through the appropriations process, and legislation that does not meet those requirements will be subject to a point of order on the House and Senate floor or a majority of Members must vote to waive the point of order before Congress can impose a mandate without paying its costs. It makes us accountable, Mr. Speaker.”