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Bill Flores is a former U.S. Representative from Texas, serving in the House from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Texas's 17th congressional district. During his tenure, Flores focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, energy policy, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his commitment to conservative principles and played a role in various legislative initiatives during his time in office. After deciding not to seek re-election in 2020, he concluded his congressional career and has since been involved in various business ventures and community activities.
I want to respond to what my amendment really does, and let me read a letter from the Department of Defense general counsel to Senator Inhofe from July of 2008. I quote: ``It creates uncertainty about what fuels DOD can procure, and will…
This situation is simply unacceptable and represents a failure of us here in Congress to help our Nation's veterans.
It is my hope that this Committee will follow the Senate's lead and quickly send this measure to the full House for its consideration.
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), add the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds…
This ban, if it is the direction you would like to go, is the wrong thing to do for this economic--it is wrong for the country from an economic standpoint, from a job standpoint and from an energy standpoint.
Thank you for the chance to provide further weight to this amendment. It's important to know that much of the oil that we import from the oil sands in Canada winds up being blended in several refined fuels throughout the United States. So…
I rise to offer my amendment, which would address another restrictive and misguided Federal regulation. Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act prohibits Federal agencies from entering into contracts for the procurement of…
I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. Let me correct some of the comments made by my friend from California. First of all, this is a typical example of the way that the Federal Government operates, where the left hand does something…
I have an amendment at the desk. The 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), add the following new section: Sec. 4__. None of the funds made…
Most Americans remember 1 year ago tomorrow President Obama and Vice President Biden launched what the White House enthusiastically called the ``recovery summer.'' This was supposed to be a 6-week-long push to highlight what the Obama…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. 4__. None of the funds made available…
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