Clause 7 of rule XVI prohibits the House and its committees from considering nongermane amendments. The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the House rule because it is not germane to the underlying bill. Specifically, the bill…

This amendment prohibits oil and gas production within 3,200 feet of a residence, school, or a hospital. The limits established by this amendment are arbitrary and would further restrict our ability to lease land to produce energy. A…

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

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 minutes.

The purpose of the bill is to prevent further abuse of the SPR and require the Secretary to establish a plan to increase and unleash American energy production on Federal lands and offshore waters. This amendment is nothing more than…

The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the rules of the House because it is not germane to the underlying bill. Specifically, the bill limits the drawdown of the petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of…

This amendment is just aimed at delaying the implementation of the bill. We all know the Biden administration has used the SPR for political gain to artificially decrease the price of gas at politically convenient times for his…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

I just wanted to add my congratulatory remarks and thanks to Senator Shelby, the senior Senator from Alabama. For me, he will always be the chairman. He has certainly been my mentor, and I think the Senator from Missouri and others would…

you know, listening to Senator Portman's speech, I don't know how you cannot be impressed with his incredible record of accomplishment, and it is a record of accomplishment that will stand the test of time. It is not surprising because all…

I ask unanimous consent to make 5-minute remarks before the vote is called. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I wanted to get to the floor today to say thank you to some colleagues that are truly deserving of it. There are three of them here. My understanding is that Senator Shelby, or ``The Chairman,'' as I call him, has not yet made his farewell…

I would like to recognize and thank Justin Kronenberg, my 2022 Department of Defense legislative fellow, for all of his hard work and dedication to my office. He is an active duty master sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps with almost two…

I ask unanimous consent that we proceed with the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I think it is an important point, because really that would have exacerbated inflation.

We have to get inflation down. The only way I know to do that is to increase supply.

Thank you, Chairman Cardin. Thank you to all of our witnesses.

During the bill's negotiations, I really did put a strong emphasis on making sure that rural and local communities and their role in the funding formula was maintained.