Joe Barton said...

We repealed the crude oil ban. As I speak today, we are exporting about 2 million barrels of oil per day.

I am opposed to just unilaterally overriding the individual's right to privacy by requiring written consent.

But Part 2 provides stronger protections for individuals. Most Federal laws don't.

The bill that passed out of this committee is a long-term permanent solution, bipartisan.