I think China is certainly trying to bypass any legal channels and go around ports of entry.

They see it as deception and harmful action.

I would like to see that number get to zero, and I would like to see that number for sure not grow.

This commonsense bill provides a vital check on the president's ability to designate monuments using the Antiquities Act.

There just isn't enough revenue in the proposals to stop this.

Senator Romney and I both believe climate change is a significant problem, but neither of us can support this agenda for the Budget Committee.

My Democratic friends on this Committee consistently complain about an alleged lack of bipartisanship when it comes to climate policy.

this Committee needs to stop acting for the cameras and start working for the American people to finally deal with the massive deficit and debt that we have.

We believe Congress, in coordination with the executive branch, and with the input and approval of state and local governments, should be the body to designate national monuments.

That could happen next year. If it does happen, you will not have the resources to do any of the things we're talking about here.

I encourage my colleagues to support this important update to the Antiquities Act of 1906.

Make no mistake, this Act does not prevent a president of either party from declaring a national monument or setting land aside.

It's time that we stopped ignoring the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) repeated warnings about our unsustainable debt.

To vest one person with the unfettered power, regardless of what political party, to make these decisions with no congressional check or local input, should be offensive to each and every Member of Congress who has taken an oath to support…

Outdoor recreation plays an important role in our national economy.

This legislation, introduced by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, represents a direct assault on the bedrock law...

Miller-Meeks, Hon. Mariannette, a Representative in Congress from the State of Iowa.

When President Biden took control of the White House, the world was at peace and our enemies on guard.