Henry Cuellar: “I want to thank Chairwoman DeLauro for yielding to me, along with her staff for working on these seven bills, along with…”

“I want to thank Chairwoman DeLauro for yielding to me, along with her staff for working on these seven bills, along with the ranking member, Kay Granger. Even though I know we do have some differences, I know we will also get together toward the end of the year. Having said that, I stand in opposition to the en bloc amendments. I also stand in opposition to the recent Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC, conduct which runs counter to Federal law. The NRC is fighting massive opposition from elected officials, including two Governors, a Democratic Governor from New Mexico and a Republican Governor from Texas, and the public against the licensing of nuclear fuel storage facilities in Texas and New Mexico. That is why I offered and withdrew my amendment in the committee markup, so we can work and continue working as this bill moves forward. The NRC not only lacks the consent but is acting unilaterally despite clear opposition in a bipartisan way. The law is very clear. Section 42, U.S. Code 10155, says that the Governor can disapprove--and again, both Governors have disapproved. Section 42, U.S. Code 10166, notice of disapproval, also talks about when the Governor gives the disapproval. Again, the Republican Governor from Texas and the Democratic Governor from New Mexico have done that. The law is clear.…”