“Why does anyone need to buy a handgun when they’re 18? If they can already buy a rifle or a shotgun, then what is the purpose of lowering the age? I’d like to see this addressed in the legislation, and with evidence of comparison that explains in detail how law makers have seen a shift in the correl…”
“As much as I would like to make this a federal crime, this is a reactionary bill taken to the furthest of its extent. Allow states and local police to regulate this; work with ASPCA, the humane society, PETA, American Humane, World Wildlife, or many other organizations who seek to better the lives o…”
“As concerned as politicians seem to be in political talks with government spending and having money for military spending, this is a common sense bill to approve. We don’t need to be having parades and spending money that is allocated towards our defense and military. Budgets are important to follow…”
“I would need more information on this bill. Why is there not a cost estimate? If we’re approving a bill, we need to know an estimated impact on our economy. I also sense a hidden agenda here for pro-life, and I don’t want to vote yes on a bill that could potentially create a wave for bills that don’…”
“Paintings are a great way to remember people, but so are photographs. We don’t need paintings as much as we used to, because we have a more practical and cheaper way of recording history. We don’t need to spend money on this. If someone wants to paint a picture/portrait, that is up to the artist (li…”
“If in the past parades have been celebratory of wars fought and completed, what is the purpose of having a parade now? $8 million spent on the parade in 1991 seems a bit much to be spending now when there is no purpose to a parade. It seems (and this is pure speculation) that this parade would seek…”
“Environmental reviews are in place to make sure we are not overworking the land, that people in the surrounding areas are not affected by the work that is being done, and to make sure we put people over businesses. There is no practical and moral reason to have undone this review process. Please, ho…”
“Why should people be arrested for leaving water in the desert? This desert is treacherous, and the least we can do for humans is to extend a helping hand with fresh water. This is not a crime. This is not encouraging people to come over here. This is not making more immigrants come to America. It is…”
“This is uncalled for. These regulations were put in place to protect the American people. How can we be protected when they are taken away? I urge you to ask yourself, “Who is this helping?” And then act according to your position, which is to protect the citizens of this country from people who wan…”
“This bill could potentially leave cities and states vulnerable to being in debt to private companies - which is something we do not need at all. Taxpayers’ money should be going toward bettering their communities. Why is it that there isn’t enough money to keep communities’ roads safe? The governmen…”
“There are too many topics in this bill. Spilt it up, because constituents like me will not agree with every part. Keep DACA and make the path to citizenship easier. Increasing the amount of green cards is great, but the laws for becoming a citizen need to change and be adapted for the influx of immi…”
“It would be wise to hire more agents. I’d be interested to see the data on how much agents get paid (and whether or not it’s salary or hourly), why they are working overtime and how much of it, and what the reason is for voting on raises now rather than the last presidency and cabinet. Are agents be…”