Floor Statements: 2008
02 Oct
REP. STARK STATEMENT OPPOSING BAILOUT LEGISLATION
Today, the House of Representatives voted, 263-171, to concur with Senate amendments to H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Rep. Pete Stark (CA-13) opposed the bailout legislation today, as he did on Monday. Below is the text of Rep. Stark’s floor remarks in opposition to the bill.28 Sep
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The bill before us today is basically the same three-page Wall Street give away first put forth by President Bush. The fig leaf adjustments are not enough to outweigh the fact that no one knows if this bill is what’s needed. I’m not willing to make a $700 billion gamble that President Bush is right after 8 years of seeing all that he’s done wrong.25 Sep
Nursing Home Transparency and Quality of Care Improvement Act of 2008
This legislation is a companion bill to one introduced by my Senate colleagues, Senators Grassley and Kohl. I thank them for their leadership and look forward to working with them on this issue in the next Congress.15 Sep
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Supporting Comprehensive Energy Legislation
Rather than putting forth real solutions, the President and his Congressional Republican enablers have offered a regressive plan and a slick political slogan that amounts to more giveaways to oil companies with nothing that will lower prices in the short-term or move our nation away from fossil fuel dependence in the long-term.15 Sep
Statement of Representative Pete Stark In Opposition to Increased Gun Violence in DC
I don’t agree with the Supreme Court’s decision. Regardless, I do believe that the D.C. City Council is in the best position to decide what regulations are appropriate for their community. Congress has trampled on the District’s autonomy for long enough.30 Jul
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark regarding Michelle's Law
Michelle’s Law provides needed protections and will help students who are enrolled in college and who only qualify as dependents under their parents’ health insurance plans because of their student status.30 Jul
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark regarding the Tobacco Control Act
Tobacco does not just affect individuals who smoke; it affects our children’s’ futures and the economic prospects of our nation. Each year because of tobacco use we lose more than $96 billion in medical costs and $97 billion as a consequence of lost productivity.29 Jul
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Introducing the Foster Children Opportunity Act
Members on all sides of the immigration debate should put down our differences when it comes to protecting abused and neglected children. We should not let the poisonous politics of immigration interfere with helping foster children become successful adults.10 Jul
Statement of Representative Pete Stark In Support of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
This bill would unite the Bay Area’s seven separate national wildlife refuges into a single wildlife complex in order to leverage greater federal funding for these unique habitats.24 Jun
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Introducing the Healthy Transition Act of 2008
We have an obligation to provide appropriate and effective mental health treatment and supports to young adults so that they can transition to healthy and successful adults.10 Jun
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Supporting Extending Unemployment Benefits to Jobless Workers
Stark stands with working families and votes to extend Unemployment benefits13 May
Stark Opposes Lack of Reform in Farm Bill Conference Report
Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to a Farm Bill Conference
Report (H.R. 2419) that will continue our wasteful agricultural policy
for another five years. It is a rare day indeed that I agree with
President Bush, but he is absolutely right to have issued a veto threat
of this bill.
21 Apr
Statement of Congressmen Pete Stark Introducing the "Family Leave Insurance Act of 2008"
The U.S. is part of an illustrious four-member club of nations--including Liberia, Papua New Guinea, and Swaziland--that fail to provide security for new parents or those caring for a loved one. The "Family Leave Insurance Act" will guarantee that workers will no longer have to choose between their jobs and their families.17 Apr
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Supporting Debt Cancellation for Impoverished Nations
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of legislation that will save thousands of lives around the world. By allowing poor countries to use scarce resources to provide for the health and well being of their citizens rather than to repay debt to wealthy nations, we are doing what is humane, right, and just.13 Mar
Statement of Representative Pete Stark In Support of Preserving Civil Liberties
Our government was designed to be of the people, by the people, and for the people. But under President Bush, it has been a government of the executive branch, by the executive branch, and for the executive branch.28 Jan
Statement of Representative Pete Stark In Support of an Economic Stimulus
The refundable tax rebate will help average families and that is why I support this bill.21 Jan
