Rep. DeGette's measure would make DOE the validator of these technologies, thus driving their innovation.

We have to make sure that we are dealing with this aggressively and appropriately, and that means taking the measures we need to take to secure the Capitol, to secure our national defense, to secure the American people.

This bill will be a critical part of the Build Back Better infrastructure package.

I wouldn't be, I just wouldn't be, which, you know, that is a sad testament to, you know, the state of affairs in Congress right now, to be honest with you, and the state of affairs in our politics, that there are some depraved people that…

Colorado has 60,000 workers who work in clean energy, and is in the top ten states for jobs in wind and solar.

I think too often we lose sight of the payback we get from investing in labs, lab equipment, and facilities to make sure that there is adequate space for R&D.

There are overwhelmingly really good people that want to serve, that are trying to do the right thing on both sides of the aisle that are there to work and roll up their sleeves and do the work for the American people. But there are a…

This is not normal. This is not the way the United States Congress and our government should run, none of it.

for the second time in over a year, events compelled the Senate to hold an impeachment trial for President Donald Trump. By once more acquitting the President despite overwhelming evidence of his guilt, the Senate has again abdicated its…

I would just note for the record with reference to ``Eastern colleagues,'' I represent the State of Colorado, my colleague, Representative DeGette, represents the State of Colorado, the vast majority of the sponsors of this bill represents…

I would just say to my colleague: One, I want to welcome him to the United States Congress, and I thank him for his thoughtful recitation with respect to the amendment he offered. But I just want to assure him, for example, with respect to…

How much time do I have remaining, if I might inquire? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 30 seconds remaining.

I wonder if my colleague might engage in just a brief colloquy so I understand the scope of the amendment. What is the most common way to assess geothermal or other mineral resources? I yield to the gentleman from Utah.

I will just simply say that these amendments are common sense. They have been vetted by the various stakeholders and constituents in the communities that support the respective amendments that have been proposed as part of this package…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

Democrats have ignored our local communities and their needs with this land grab. In their letter of opposition, Mesa County points out three of the five wilderness areas in Mesa County in this bill that have had large fires in recent…

The gentleman is correct, I do have an answer. The most common way is to drill. That is the most common way to assess geothermal and mineral resources. With much respect to the gentleman, because, again, I know his intent is sincere, but…

I thank the gentleman from Arkansas for yielding. I thank Mr. Stauber for working with me on several amendments that protect Colorado's Third Congressional District. All 11 of my amendments to give voice to the people in my district were…