Jun 1, 2015
But just so people are clear, to cut through any of the talk surrounding this, are the replacement devices safe? Not safer, but safe, unequivocally safe.
Michael Burgess
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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
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May 18, 2015
There is a fundamental Constitutional issue with moving the power of the purse from Congress to a regulatory agency with no experience in disbursing fees.
May 18, 2015
Consumers deserve to know answers to these questions as quickly as possible.
May 18, 2015
It bothers me as a parent of two young children that there has to be this uncertainty about products that we interact with.
May 18, 2015
I am strongly opposed to this bill, which would suspend CPSC's statutory authority to complete a rulemaking affecting recreational off-highway vehicles, or ROVs, until after a study is completed at the National Academy of Science.
May 18, 2015
Are we any better off today than we were in 2007 and 2008, as far as containing things that come into the country that may be hazardous?
May 18, 2015
The Consumer Product Safety Commission was established in 1972 by Congress to protect consumers against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products.
May 18, 2015
Consumer safety is a top priority for this subcommittee, and at a time where difficult budget decisions are being made across the Government, it is critical that all agencies are held accountable for their prioritization decisions.
May 14, 2015
At this time, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry), the chairman of the full committee.
May 14, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 426, after line 6, insert the following new section: SEC. 1004. REPORT ON AUDITABLE FINANCIAL…
May 14, 2015
I thank you for the recognition. My amendment today reflects the frustration that many in Congress have felt for some time over the Department of Defense's lack of real progress on being able to produce a full accounting of where the money…
May 14, 2015
At this point I am prepared to yield back, but I do want to thank the chairman of the full committee for hearing our amendment this evening. I also want to thank him for what I know is a significant amount of work and challenge to get this…
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