Joe Barton: “These 3 bills to me look like common-sense efforts to reform and improve CERCLA.”

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

It's obvious that, to me, anyway, this program is being abused.

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.