I joined with Senator Thune on a letter in regard to that.

I have seen the Ag Secretary, Secretary Vilsack, pushing back, and I trust you all are going to continue to do that, right?

I find that interesting at a time when they want to restrict our corn exports to Mexico.

I think the most frightening result of this lack of oversight is that foreign hackers, including those acting on behalf of foreign countries, have tapped into these large funding mechanisms and stolen dollars meant for struggling Americans.

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

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 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…

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…

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

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…

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

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 Department of…

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.

I do insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

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 withdraw my reservation of a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn.

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

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 the energy we…