Steven Holt

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not intend to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Flores The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I say to the gentleman from Washington that we are in the same situation. I was expecting a few other speakers. In not seeing them, I am prepared to close.

I will not oppose this amendment because by itself it does not change anything, but it does underscore the problems with the bill itself. So I would like to speak on that for a moment. I don't think there is anything wrong with making…

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), the senior ranking member of the Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, now here, a group has done an assessment of the…

Let's summarize what is in this legislation. H.R. 1965 is a compilation of a number of wishful bills, wishful legislation from the other side. It would shortcut environmental reviews, discourage public participation in energy development…

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), the minority member of highest rank on our committee, the Natural Resources Committee. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I was listening with…

I would like to address the talking points that have been parroted without thinking by speaker after speaker from the other side. The fact is oil production on onshore public lands, the subject of this legislation, is up by 35 percent. It…

I wanted to point out a curious, but revealing, point about this amendment. In order to get the bill to score properly to fit with the policy of the Republican Conference, it was necessary to cut $5 million out of the authorization in the…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished whip of the Democratic Party, someone who understands the economic importance of protecting the environment.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Dingell), a lifelong stalwart supporter of the environment and of energy production. (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)