Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. Job creation is the key to economic recovery, and small businesses are America's main job creators. But overregulation kills jobs and is especially burdensome for small businesses…
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 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition to the amendment even though I do not oppose the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment. The amendment aims to require an agency to account for rules implementing the free trade agreements when the agency considers the cumulative impact of a proposed rule. I support free trade because I…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bishop of Utah). The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The bill only requires agencies to do what common sense and current laws dictate they should be doing right now. The Department of Homeland Security is not exempt from the Regulatory…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 527. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Webster). Is there objection to the request of the…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. America's economic recovery remains sluggish, with the unemployment rate still at 9 percent. Jobs are the key to economic recovery, and small businesses are the primary job creators…
Dec 1, 2011
I am prepared to close; so I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan has 2 minutes remaining.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), the chairman of the Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a former district judge and a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
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