Former Defense Secretary Gates, who, by the way, for those who don't know, was appointed by George W. Bush, said that the Senator from Alabama has made the military ``a pawn.'' That is a guy who served in a Republican administration. We…

And this is oftentimes too late for a veteran to receive lifesaving care because bureaucrats were refusing to show up for work.

The authority to make management designations of BLM land of this magnitude must be made by Congress and not left to unelected officials.

this rule will negatively impact rural America significantly more than urban areas.

this unconstitutional rule could prevent her livestock from grazing on BLM land.

We have had four of the largest wildfires in our recorded history in my district, and it will lead to more wildfires.

Let the record show that this rule will not affect mechanical thinning and the active management of our forests.

Will this rule lock up more land and prevent other multiple-use activities under the guise of conservation?

I think that a lot of people here in Washington don't understand the West, or they wouldn't make the kind of rules that they are proposing.

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 12, insert after ``House of Congress'' the following: ``(and to each committee of jurisdiction in…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 21, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 3, insert after line 21 the following (and redesignate provisions…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 21, line 22, insert after ``submit a report'' the following: ``(and publish the report on the website of the…

We are surrendering our Freedom by becoming more dependent on them for our critical needs: gas, oil, food, medicine, and more.

I believe this proposed rule is an inappropriate expansion of the BLM's Congressional mandate and statutory authority.

Is this an attempt to further the Administration's 30x30 agenda?

I think it is perfectly reasonable to have a report that looks into the spending that has been taking place for the past 2 years and beyond. This inflation is impacting millions of Americans across our Nation. As I stated, American…

We cannot allow rules such as this one to move forward in a way that stops productivity and American independence.

Thank you for your commitment to the stewardship of our nation's public lands.