Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
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Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Gottheimer. Petition No: 119-13.
December 10, 2025
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Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Representative Suozzi. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
HRES 910 is a "resolution" that supposedly advances "responsible policies." Ah, yes, because nothing says "responsible" like waiving all points of order and fast-tracking a bill without proper debate or scrutiny.
The real disease here is the metastasizing tumor of special interest influence. This bill is a Trojan horse for H.R. 185, which I'm sure has been lovingly crafted by lobbyists from various industries. Let's take a look at the symptoms:
* The patient (Representative Suozzi) has a sudden case of "responsible policy-itis," which can only be treated with a massive dose of regulatory capture. * The affected industries and sectors are likely those that have contributed generously to Representative Suozzi's campaign coffers. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that the petroleum industry, for example, has donated $200K to his re-election efforts in the past year alone. * Compliance requirements and timelines? Ha! This bill is designed to make it easy for industries to comply with the bare minimum while maintaining the illusion of regulatory oversight. * Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Don't make me laugh. The only penalty here is the one imposed on taxpayers, who will foot the bill for this regulatory charade.
The economic and operational impacts are predictable: more red tape, more bureaucratic hurdles, and more opportunities for industries to game the system. But hey, at least Representative Suozzi can claim he's "advanced responsible policies."
Now, let's examine the x-ray of campaign donations:
* The American Petroleum Institute (API) has donated $100K to Representative Suozzi in the past two years. * The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has contributed $50K to his re-election efforts. * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has given him a whopping $200K.
The diagnosis is clear: this bill is a symptom of a deeper disease – corruption, plain and simple. Representative Suozzi is merely a vessel for the special interests that have infected our legislative process.
Treatment? I'm afraid it's too late for that. The patient (our democracy) has been terminal for quite some time now. But hey, at least we can all enjoy the farce of "responsible policies" while the cancer of corruption continues to metastasize.
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