Several members of Congress have issued statements regarding H.R. 7217. Representatives including Paul Tonko, Rep. Magaziner, Rep. Hank Johnson, Rep. Scholten, Rep. Deluzio, and Rep. Raskin have all publicly shared their positions on the bill. The statements come as the House prepares to vote on the legislation. Rep. Scholten specifically noted that H.R. 7217 was unilaterally put forward, highlighting a departure from the usual bipartisan and bicameral agreements that congressional leaders typically work on for months.
Sharing my statement on H.R. 7217. https://t.co/bBUSMcM4yF
My full statement on tonight's vote on H.R. 7217 ⤵️ https://t.co/OWoos1Saf4
My full statement on H.R. 7217, a bill that was unilaterally put forward outside of the bipartisan and bicameral agreements that congressional leaders have worked on for months: https://t.co/6bNx5Rba7d
Joint Statement from Rep. Magaziner and @RepGabeAmo on H.R. 7217. https://t.co/YqxrT7fm8l
My statement on H.R. 7217. https://t.co/VqCtDVsGMf
My statement on H.R. 7217: https://t.co/fzEv9Wpimu