Mr. Chair, 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…

Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the SPR by requiring any nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. This increases energy security, increases the supply and affordability of oil, and creates…

Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by requiring a nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. Increasing energy security means increasing energy supply, reducing…

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Dakota is recognized for 5 minutes in opposition.

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Mr. Chair, 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…

Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 2110 Amendment No. 24 Offered by Ms. Barragan

Mr. Chair, 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…

Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the SPR by requiring any nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. This amendment undermines the purpose of the bill. It seeks to erect limits for the sake of…

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

Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by requiring any nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. It is about conditioning nonemergency uses with the requirement to…

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Dakota is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chair, 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 petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the…

Mr. Chair, 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…

Mr. Chair, I insist on my point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 125 Offered by Mr. Quigley

Mr. Chairman, the legislation we are considering today is a national solution for a national challenge. We cannot arbitrarily remove places from consideration if the best science, technology, and practices can safely and responsibly obtain…

Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn.