Political Quotes

“I appreciate my colleague's sentiment, and I would just say that at a time when we have increased electrification in this country, at a time when we have continued stress and demand for electricity in this country--even in Tennessee the lauded and respected TVA had brownouts this past winter because of the demand for energy. Rather than increasing our own energy production, rather than focusing on supporting a new innovative nuclear technology to expand our ability to be energy independent, to produce more energy, they are focusing on ice makers. Mr. Chairman, this is ridiculous. This is absurd. This is nothing more than a woke Biden administration that is, once again, regulating and rulemaking against businesses that ultimately will cost consumers more money. Mr. Chairman, I would ask for adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ogles). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1415 Amendment No. 54 Offered by Mr. Palmer The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 54 printed in part B of House Report 118-242.”