Mr. Speaker, as I noted, the existing rule allows choice in each State. What works for California may or may not work for New Mexico or other States like New York, but that is why the Clean Air Act built in flexibility. We should allow…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I think we need to constantly talk about what we are not doing here today. We are not talking about the appropriations bills that we need to fund our government. Maybe it…

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of…

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the many friends who hold him dear, we rise today to honor a beloved lifetime public servant, Governor Bill Richardson. I first want to acknowledge his wife, Barbara…

Mr. Speaker, today, I join the Representatives of New Mexico to honor the legendary Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico. I want to highlight what his work means for the Latino community. Bill's lasting legacy of advocacy for millions of…

Mr. Speaker, as the people of New Mexico and the world are grieving Governor Richardson, I rise today here in the House, where he served, to honor his life and legacy. Governor Richardson has left an indelible mark on New Mexico politics…

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. McClellan) to discuss our proposal. Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this harmful, ridiculous rule because it pushes partisan provisions and does…

Mr. Speaker, last week, the enchanted State of New Mexico, the United States, and families seeking justice everywhere lost a statesman, a former Ambassador, Governor, and Congressman. Governor Bill Richardson is survived by our former…

Mr. Speaker, following up on the gentlewoman from California's comments and on the importance of looking at this industry and how it is growing, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record a January 12, 2023, article. The SPEAKER pro…

Mr. Speaker, 100 million Americans live in counties with unhealthy air pollution. Our children, our elders, low- income communities, and communities of color are most at risk. The good news is, we are addressing it. The good news is, with…

Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 15 seconds to the gentlewoman from New Mexico.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition today to this rule. What we should be focusing on is actually funding the government, which is our constitutional duty. Instead, we are here debating a ridiculous rule on the eve of a Republican shutdown…

Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Burgess so much for the customary 30 minutes to discuss this bill, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose today's rule. There are 8 legislative days left to fund the…

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of New Mexico's First Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and thanking Ian for his nearly 9 years of service on Capitol Hill. His quick wit and constant support will be missed every…

Mr. Speaker, I think it is important to recognize that there are health benefits from the Clean Air Act, but there are also benefits to our manufacturing sector, as well. H.R. 1435 completely ignores the benefits of EV production. They are…

Last year, we passed the largest and most significant legislation ever in the history of the planet to address climate change with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

These are exactly the kinds of crises that Republicans and Democrats had in mind when they came together and passed NEPA.

Madam President, the substitute amendment contains the Appropriations Committee-reported versions of three bills: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. I rise today as…