Of course we want this country to have the minerals that it's dependent on; but need I repeat again that the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management say that current policy does not prevent mineral developers from accessing the development sites. This amendment is not necessary, and it would overturn very important resolutions that protect the public lands in the public interest. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alaska has 30 seconds remaining.
Share
More from Steven Holt
I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to my colleague from Massachusetts (Mr. Lynch).
This amendment answers questions millions of Americans have asked: Will we stop the government's unconstitutional searches of Americans' stored communications? Will we prohibit the government from deliberately sabotaging the security of…
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. 4 Offered by Mr. Duffy The Acting CHAIR. It is…
I thank my friend from Texas. This bill creates a new Department of Education Web site that includes data allowing prospective students to better understand the cost of specific institutions, and I thank the chairman and the ranking member…