The Public Record
Joe Barton is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 6th congressional district from 1985 to 2019. During his tenure, Barton served as the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping energy policy and telecommunications legislation. He was known for his advocacy of fossil fuel interests and his support for deregulation in the energy sector.
Mr. Speaker, it is the great State of Texas. I want to set the Record straight on that. I commend Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Rush for bringing this bipartisan bill the floor. All we hear is about how we don't get along, Mr. Speaker…
This is an important hearing, but I don't think it will make the front pages.
I have got a number of federally qualified health facilities and DSH hospitals in my district that use 340B and it is an integral part of the care they provide to the low-income population.
Mr. Speaker, I commend Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone, along with subcommittee Chairman Burgess and subcommittee Ranking Member Green for their excellent leadership on this piece of legislation. If you look at the front page of…
Mr. Speaker, as we all know, last Thursday evening, we played the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. This is normally the time when the losing manager has to congratulate the winning manager. Over the last 10 years, I have…
I think what Job Corps brings is hope for the future, a safe haven for students to achieve high school diplomas.
Many would be forced to return home to a home life with extreme challenges, no work, lack of skills, lack of education.
I think what makes me proud, and possibly a lot of my colleagues, is making a difference in the lives of students.
Politicians like Joe Barton
