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Howard Morgan Griffith is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Griffith has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked on legislation aimed at supporting local economies in Virginia. Griffith previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates before his election to Congress.
We keep hearing that it is not a rule and it is not a regulation and that kind of stuff. I just ask if it is not a rule, does that mean it is not enforceable, and does that mean it can be repealed by the next administration with a click of…
I am not against States' rights. I am against creating a super State in California because they are the only ones that are entitled to get a waiver and then claiming, as the Government Accountability Office, that they have some kind of…
Referencing my previous comments related to the GAO, et cetera, I will not yield to the GAO on what the responsibilities of the United States Congress are. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Foxx). The gentleman from Virginia has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 6 minutes remaining.
Point of parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Illinois). The gentleman from Virginia will state his parliamentary inquiry.
I reserve the balance of my time Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to make in order Representative Dexter's amendment to the SAVE Act, which prevents the bill from taking…
There you go. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman withdraw his point of order?
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…
I reserve the balance of my time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 4\1/4\ minutes remaining. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 282 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 282 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I believe the gentleman is referencing a Member by name, and I don't believe that is proper.
The Rules Committee met and reported out a rule providing for consideration of four measures: S.J. Res. 18, disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Customer Financial Protection relating to ``Overdraft Lending: Very Large…
Are there any points of order that properly lie against this resolution we are currently debating? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman inquiring about the rule which he is managing?
That is correct. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not provide an advisory opinion.
I appreciate that. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I will say, the reason I raise that issue is because what we have in this rule is really just a different form of the classic motion to lay on the table or to…
I reserve the balance of my time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Stansbury).
The gentlewoman apologized for the noises on the floor. I love the noises and greatly appreciate having babies around. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx).
I rise for a parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state the inquiry.
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 10 minutes remaining.
Parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from New York yield for a parliamentary inquiry?
When debating this resolution, H.J. Res. 35, is it appropriate to discuss superfluous matters to the matter at hand currently on the floor? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under clause 1 of rule XVII, remarks in debate must be confined to the…
I include in the Record a letter of support for H.J. Res. 35 from the United States Chamber of Commerce, a letter from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and last, but not least, a letter from the American Petroleum…
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Begich). The gentleman from Virginia has 10 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Let me be clear: I meant no offense and no criticism. As the gentleman from the other side of the aisle and from New Jersey knows, I love parliamentary procedure. One of the reasons that we have parliamentary procedures and rules of…
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