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Andy Ogles is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 5th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 2023. Ogles has focused on various issues during his tenure, including legislation aimed at honoring individuals he believes have made significant contributions to American values. His political rhetoric often emphasizes strong stances on social and economic issues.
Mr. Chairman, my amendment prohibits funds to finalize the Federal Labor Relations Authority's proposed rule which would restrict Federal employees' ability to opt out of membership in a labor union. I am not against the union, per se, but…
Mr. Chairman, again, I want to point out in its Janus decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that employees have a First Amendment right to opt out. The decision didn't say that the employee has a First Amendment right 1 month out of the…
Mr. Chairman, my amendment increases and decreases to emphasize the importance of restoring public safety and the rule of law on the D.C. Metro. While it primarily is focusing on crime on the Metro, I would be remiss if I failed to mention…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 61, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)(reduced by…
Mr. Chairman, I go back to the study, and it found that wearing a mask in public places makes little to no difference in the number of infections. For the folks on the other side who privately believe that masks work, it should be noted…
Mr. Chairman, I will point out that a $6.5 billion hike on oil and gas development isn't going to decrease inflation. It increases underlying costs. When you look at commodities across sectors, everything has gone up-- food, oil, et…
Mr. Chair, my amendment prohibits the funds appropriated by this act from being used to enforce any COVID-19 mask mandates. I was fortunate enough to introduce this amendment during the Energy- Water appropriations, and I am happy to do so…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…
Mr. Chair, we may have had a hot summer, but I just went trick-or-treating with my kids and the low that evening was 29 degrees, so temperatures change. Temperatures have been changing for the millennia. That being said, it is this…
Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption at a time of inflation, at a time when we are growing energy dependent on our enemies. It is time that we cull back this alarmism. It is time that we cull back these slush funds. It is time that we do the…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end, before the short title, insert the following: mineral leasing act modernization Sec…
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