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These are misguided actions, Mr. Chairman, by this Administration, and it is time to change course.

Are you prepared to lead the charge in issuing more mining permits to be able to produce the gold, silver, and all the other minerals that are needed for what they call the 'clean energy economy'?

But that is what the Administration is doing, is they are using this rationale of climate change, or the green fantasy, to try to drive their policy decisions.

So, if we are reducing the amount of emissions compared to other countries, shouldn't we be producing these energy products right in our country?

I think there are more of the Western states where we have the dominance of the Federal land that we should be leasing there also.

The American people have a big decision before them in 2024.

I am committed to ensuring the U.S. Capitol Police has the tools, resources, and leadership it needs to keep our community safe.

I think that tracking data would really be nice to have.

I would like to recognize Representative Grijalva, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee, for 5 minutes of questions.

We are having a hearing in regards to access that is coming up here real soon in a couple of weeks. And it is a big concern by a number of my constituents that access is being denied to the National Forest System.

Representative Zinke's bill would require the National Park Service to coordinate with local stakeholders, hold public meetings, and open at least a 60-day comment period before any action is taken to reduce access.

The bills we are considering today would increase access to public land, enhance coordination among the Federal land management agencies, reduce bureaucracy, and provide for the long-term planning of two important recreation sites.

Representative Zinke's bill, the Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act, will support gateway communities, create better data on visitation to develop a digital pass so Americans can access the park with their mobile device.

Engaging in outdoor activities, whether it is hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, or simply spending time in nature is not just important to us as individuals. It is part of our nation's heritage.

The Subcommittee on Federal Lands will come to order.

Mr. Speaker, I think probably the single most important thing done in this body is when we uphold our oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. I, therefore, would bring to the attention of the body two instances…

Mr. Speaker, as of today, Congress has less than 3 weeks to reach an agreement on government funding before the September 30 deadline. If we cannot complete this fundamental task, the one thing we have to do as Members of Congress, we risk…