We have continued to see costly unintended consequences arise from regulations that were poorly devised and implemented.

While there is often, as it relates to Dodd-Frank, a negligible, if any benefit to some of the rules that have been adopted, there is also a great cost.

I was not present for rollcall vote No. 19, on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 458. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the amendment. The amendment was agreed to. The…

I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the gentlelady's amendment. I appreciate her work and interest on this important issue; but with all due respect, this amendment would defeat the entire purpose of the bill. If…

With all due respect to the gentleman from Nevada, the problem with his motion to recommit is that it would punish a company like Vitamin Shoppe. Vitamin Shoppe is a leading U.S.-based vitamin and supplements distributor. Earlier this…

this is sort of rare in Washington, it seems to me, where you have folks who are not necessarily represented by moneyed interests here testifying before your Congress.

I was not present for rollcall vote No. 601, on the amendment offered by Rep. Holt to H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Moment of Silence in…

Thank you to the chairman of this committee, and thank you to the sponsor for your leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Retail Investor Protection Act. Fifth District Virginians and Americans across the…

So XBRL to some degree is a little bit of a symptom, but there is a disease out there, and we need to overhaul these systems into the 21st Century.

I'm pleased that the House has acted once again to fund critical operations of the Federal Government. Last night, we adopted legislation that would provide funding for the National Institutes of Health and for reopening monuments like our…

Congress entrusts financial regulatory responsibility to specific regulatory bodies with specific areas of expertise and jurisdiction.

This action by the FSOC raises concern for the development of financial regulation in the future and carries significant consequences for government and industry.

I was not present for rollcall vote No. 453. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

In response to the minority leader's statement, I would suggest that this is in fact a jobs bill. This is a bill about health care. It is about the quality of health care. It is also about preserving jobs for this country. I rise in…

I represent a rural district in Virginia, one that has not seen the same economic growth that other places in this country have seen.

This is another example of an unnecessary and costly requirement that disincentivizes innovative companies from accessing the public markets.

One of the most important functions of this subcommittee is to promote initiatives to increase access to capital for our small businesses and startups.

I was not present for rollcall vote No. 308 on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 288, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal…

While the JOBS Act was an important step forward, these hearings show that more still needs to be done to ensure that we remove costly and unnecessary regulatory impediments.

I would just simply close by saying I think this is a good bill, a bill that not only strengthens investor protection, but also reduces unnecessary costs. It reduces uncertainty in the marketplace. We need certainty in the marketplace…

One of the most important functions of this committee is to promote initiatives to increase access to capital for our small businesses and startups.

We must look at solutions to eliminate and streamline regulations to create an environment that is more efficient and conducive for long-term economic growth.

Obviously, the SEC has the responsibility to encourage capital formation, investor protection, and fair and efficient markets.

Beyond harming the competitive position of American public companies, I have heard from innovative private companies in Virginia's 5th District, including many of our research and development bio-tech firms, that mandatory audit firm…

Without private investment, we would not have been able to take our business out of a garage in Lynchburg, and into millions of homes all across the world.