Gary Palmer: “Here is the thing. We have the Federal acquisition regulations for procuring goods and services.”

Once again, it is as though we are debating two different bills. I have no idea where industry comes into this. This is about protecting forests. It is about promoting wildlife. It is about reducing emissions by prescribed burns. If my…

They are small business owners, farmers, parents, veterans, and neighbors who get up every day and do the right thing for their families and their communities. That is who I work for. That is who this has always been about.

A moratorium would be suicidal for the country.

Dependence on China for critical minerals is an undeniable threat to our national security.