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Paul Anthony Gosar is an American politician and dentist serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 4th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Gosar has been involved in various legislative efforts and has taken positions on issues such as wildlife management and economic policies affecting rural communities. He has been a vocal advocate for his constituents, often addressing concerns related to agriculture and land use in Arizona. Gosar has also been known for his controversial statements and positions on various national issues.
Mr. Chair, yes, I am landlocked by California, but you know the old adage. I am waiting for oceanfront property in Arizona, as the song goes. Once again, let's take a look at this. When we start talking about offshore assets for the Outer…
And when we start looking at it, maybe what we ought to do, if we are talking about oil spills, one of the worst ways to actually import oil is through boats. So maybe we ought to disallow ships, because a ship that has an accident is one…
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, my amendment is straightforward. It would prevent any funds in this bill from being used to carry out the EPA disastrous 2009 Endangerment Finding. The EPA's Endangerment…
Mr. Chairman, we had the same discussion yesterday. Once again, these are offshore leases that are part of the American public's domain, not the State of South Carolina or California or Massachusetts or Florida. I understand that…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Mr. Chair, we don't need a moratorium off the coast of California. We actually need a resurgence in domestic energy development offshore. I heard from the gentleman that the last oil spill was in 1969. Let's see, it is 2019. Fifty years…
Madam 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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 139 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting…
Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, 32 fires in 2015. The average over the last 10 years has been 15 to 20 fires. We ought to know better. In Arizona, I have had to witness the most catastrophic fires in Arizona…
Madam Chairwoman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of…
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 224, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,720,000) (increased by…
Madam Chairman, this amendment attempts to change the requirements for oil and gas leases. I will say it's very entrepreneurial in its disguise. But I want to remind people in regard to how big this aspect is. This is a small, little area…
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