Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, does the gentleman from New York have any time remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.
Lamar Smith
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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
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Dec 2, 2011
I am prepared to close; so I reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The amendment creates a special carve-out from the legislation's requirements for regulations and guidance of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Regulation of the nuclear power…
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The…
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. This amendment seeks to shield the Department of Homeland Security from the bill's urgently needed rulemaking reforms. There is no good reason to provide that shield. For example, take…
Dec 2, 2011
I am prepared to close; so I reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Wisconsin.
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Peterson), who is the ranking member of the Agriculture Committee.
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, first of all, I want to thank the gentleman from Minnesota for his comments. I now yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Costa), also a member of the Ag Committee.
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. It is the Chair's understanding that amendment No. 4 will…
Dec 2, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. One problem in rulemaking is the practice of agencies to negotiate regulations behind closed doors with a few interested parties, then propose and adopt a predetermined rule. To help…
Dec 2, 2011
I am prepared to close; so I reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas.
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