{"id":2125567,"date":"2023-12-14T20:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T01:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-blocks-bill-banning-russian-uranium-imports-citing-nixed-ndaa-provisions\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T20:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T01:53:19","slug":"cruz-blocks-bill-banning-russian-uranium-imports-citing-nixed-ndaa-provisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-blocks-bill-banning-russian-uranium-imports-citing-nixed-ndaa-provisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz stops bill to ban Russian uranium imports due to removed NDAA provisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcruz-blocks-bill-banning-russian-uranium-imports-citing-nixed-ndaa-provisions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2125567&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Ted Cruz Retaliates Against House Energy and Commerce Committee<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is not backing down after the House Energy and Commerce Committee\u200c removed provisions he\u200d supported from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hispanic-caucus-takes-aim-at-african-american-veterans-service-on-key-panel\/\" title=\"Hispanic Caucus Takes Aim at African-American Veteran\u2019s Service on Key Panel\">annual defense bill<\/a>. In a bold move, Cruz has vowed to block any \u200cunanimous consent efforts to pass bills from the committee.<\/p>\n<h3>A\u200d Bipartisan Effort Blocked<\/h3>\n<p>A bipartisan\u200b group\u200d of senators, including Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and James Risch\u200d (R-ID), \u200battempted to unanimously pass a measure banning uranium imports from \u2063Russia. However, \u200dtheir efforts were thwarted by \u200dCruz, who placed the blame on the \u2064House Energy and \u2062Commerce Committee \u2064for removing bipartisan provisions from\u2062 the National Defense Authorization Act.<\/p>\n<h3>Cruz&#8217;s\u2064 Strong \u2064Stance<\/h3>\n<p>In his floor remarks, Cruz made it clear that \u2063he will \u2062not budge until the \u2064House takes the Senate&#8217;s priorities seriously. He criticized the House committee for disregarding Senate priorities and stated that bills from the committee will not\u200b move forward in the Senate by unanimous consent.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2064 Uranium Bill and Olive Branch<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200d bill,\u200c sponsored by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), aimed \u200bto ban the import of unirradiated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-to-restart-indirect-nuclear-talks-with-iran-wants-return-to-2015-agreement\/\" title=\"Biden Admin To Restart \u2018Indirect\u2019 Nuclear Talks With Iran, Wants Return To 2015 Agreement\">low-enriched uranium<\/a> from Russia unless it was \u200ddeemed crucial to U.S. nuclear operations by the Department of Energy. \u200dCruz expressed his support for the uranium bill and offered \u200dto\u200d work\u2064 with the House. However, he \u2062emphasized that cooperation\u2063 should be a\u2062 two-way street.<\/p>\n<h3>Lost Measures\u2064 and Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>Cruz highlighted several measures that \u2062were eliminated in the House&#8217;s version of\u2062 the defense bill, including a \u2064provision with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to streamline permitting requirements for semiconductor plants. Bloomberg reported that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) prioritized individual committee chairs&#8217; preferences, such as \u200cRodgers, over broad bipartisan support.\u200b Bipartisan opposition from multiple House committees also played a\u200d role in the removal of certain provisions.<\/p>\n<h3>Commitment and Urgency<\/h3>\n<p>While \u2064Cruz pledged to work with \u2063his fellow senators to pass \u2062his measures, Manchin stressed the urgency of passing the uranium bill. He argued that leveraging it for other priorities would be a mistake, as Russia would benefit financially from continued uranium dumping.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>The finalized National Defense Authorization Act \u200bwas passed by the House and awaits signing into law by \u200bthe White House. Sen. Risch remains \u200coptimistic, viewing\u2062 Cruz&#8217;s \u2063hold as a\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/opinion-opposition-to-the-ncaa-has-unified-the-country-like-few-things-could\/\" title=\"OPINION: Opposition To The NCAA Has Unified The Country Like Few Things Could\">mere speed bump<\/a>. However, others, \u2064like Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), expressed contempt for the political maneuvering.<\/p>\n<p>Before Cruz&#8217;s objection, Brown briefly\u2063 objected to \u200dthe \u2063bill, requesting assistance from the Senate Energy Committee\u2062 to invest in domestic uranium \u2063enrichment. After Manchin and Barrasso agreed,\u200d Brown lifted his hold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more from The Washington Examiner:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential impact \u2064could Cruz&#8217;s decision to block\u200b bills from the House Energy\u2064 and Commerce Committee have on the legislative process?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Committee&#8217;s\u2064 Response<\/h3>\n<p>The House Energy and Commerce Committee defended \u200cits actions, stating that the provisions removed from the defense bill were unrelated \u200dto national security and \u200ddid not align with the committee&#8217;s jurisdiction.\u200b They emphasized\u2063 that their focus is on ensuring\u2063 the safety and security of\u2064 American citizens and criticized Cruz&#8217;s decision to\u200b retaliate \u200dby \u200dblocking\u2063 the committee&#8217;s bills.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d\u200d Implications<\/h3>\n<p>Cruz&#8217;s decision to block bills from the\u200d House Energy and Commerce Committee has the potential to impact a wide range of legislation. With unanimous consent\u2063 being \u2064a common method for passing\u2064 bills in the \u200dSenate, Cruz&#8217;s\u200d actions could\u200d disrupt\u2064 the legislative process \u200cand\u2064 hinder progress on important issues.\u2062 It also sets a concerning precedent, as senators may now be more inclined \u200dto \u200cretaliate against\u200d committees that remove provisions they support.<\/p>\n<h3>A\u200d Call\u2063 for\u2062 Cooperation<\/h3>\n<p>As tensions \u2063escalate between Cruz and\u2063 the \u2064House Energy and Commerce Committee, \u200bit is crucial\u2063 that both sides find\u2063 a way to work together for the benefit of the American people. Instead of resorting\u2064 to \u200bretaliation and blocking bills, there needs to be open communication and a willingness to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-s-speech-gets-roaring-applause-after-dems-attempt-to-stop-him-from-testifying\/\" title=\"RFK Jr.'s speech triumphs despite Dems' attempt to silence him.\">find common \u200bground<\/a>. Collaboration \u200dand compromise are fundamental to the\u2063 functioning \u200bof our democracy and essential for the passage of legislation that addresses the needs of\u2063 the nation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role of Committees<\/h3>\n<p>Committees \u2064play \u200ca crucial role in the legislative process, allowing for in-depth examination of bills and ensuring that they align with the committee&#8217;s jurisdiction \u200cand goals. While it is understandable that \u2064senators may disagree with certain\u200d provisions being removed, it is important\u200c to respect the\u200d expertise and authority of the committees. It \u2063is through these committees that bills\u2063 are thoroughly\u200b analyzed and refined before being presented to the full Senate for consideration.<\/p>\n<h3>G\u200c\u200c\u200cetting\u200b\u200b Back on Track<\/h3>\n<p>In order for the\u200b Senate to function effectively and efficiently,\u200c it \u200bis imperative that\u2064 this standoff between Cruz \u200cand the House Energy and Commerce Committee is resolved. Both sides must \u2064come together to find a solution that \u200brespects the priorities of each chamber\u2062 while also promoting cooperation\u2063 and progress. \u200bIt is only through respectful dialogue and a willingness to work \u200btogether\u200c that our democratic processes can continue to serve the American \u200bpeople.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Sen. Ted Cruz&#8217;s \u200bdecision to\u2062 retaliate against the House Energy and\u200d Commerce Committee by blocking \u200dtheir bills is a concerning\u2063 development in\u2062 the legislative process. While it is important for\u200b senators to advocate for their priorities, it is \u2062equally \u2062essential\u200c to find ways to work together and find common ground. Collaboration, compromise, and respect for the authority of committees \u2062are\u200b crucial for the functioning of our\u2062 democracy. Hopefully,\u2064 both sides can find a resolution that promotes cooperation and\u2064 progress for the benefit of\u200d all \u2064Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) seeks retribution against the House Energy and Commerce Committee for removing provisions he supported in the defense bill. He pledges to obstruct all unanimous consent attempts to pass committee bills. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and James Risch (R-ID) join him in this bipartisan effort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2125568,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2125567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2125567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125567\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2125568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}