[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. DAVID J. TRONE

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, on January 11-12, 2024, I was unable to cast 
my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``NAY'' on Roll Call 
No. 7, ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 9 and ``NAY'' on Roll Call No. 10.
  I strongly oppose H.R. 788, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act, 
which would undermine our ability to hold corporations accountable for 
unlawful conduct. I also strongly oppose H.J. Res. 98, the joint 
resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National 
Labor Relations Board relating to a ``Standard for Determining Joint 
Employer Status.'' As a constant proponent of collective bargaining 
rights, I would never vote to undermine workers and I will continue to 
support their rights and employer accountability. Last, I support H.R. 
839, legislation to increase transparency of China's exchange rate 
policies.

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