[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 2, 1994]
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   RULE FOR H.R. 3425, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CABINET STATUS

  (Ms. VELAZQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3425, which 
elevates the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet level status. 
This idea has been with us for years and it is about time we gave 
environmental protection its due status and attention.
  The rule before us today allows for nine amendments. I commend the 
Rules Committee for its fairness in allowing Members to bring these 
proposals to the floor. However, I urge my colleagues to review them 
carefully and oppose any amendments that severely weaken this historic 
legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, this bill will give the EPA the muscle to improve our 
environment for future generations. Also, the bill begins to focus 
Federal attention on the distressing problem of a disproportionate 
environmental burden on communities of color. Again, I urge my 
colleagues to support the rule and final passage of H.R. 3425.

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