David Cicilline: “The gentleman just made an assertion that, in fact, nothing in this legislation does anything to frustrate the goals of…”

“The gentleman just made an assertion that, in fact, nothing in this legislation does anything to frustrate the goals of protecting health and safety; but, of course, it does. It prevents the implementation of rules which, in fact, protect public health and safety. If my amendment were to pass, that statement would be true--it would do nothing to frustrate it--but without this amendment, it prevents the implementation of a rule that would, in fact, protect public health and safety. It is a reasonable exemption that will ensure that we protect the well-being and the health of our constituents. I urge all of my colleagues to support the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”