This bill alters no current environmental laws or protections. Mining companies will still have to comply with the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, and all State and Federal laws. In fact, the local communities--everybody wants clean…
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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.
If the gentleman is talking about this whole aspect, the gentleman is right, but it is about all mining. This isn't just about copper mining. This is about taconite and all other mining.
Reclaiming my time, once again, the gentleman can't identify a single mine that is permissible to the opposition. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arizona has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I would like to ask a question of the gentleman from California. Can the gentleman give me an example of a mine that he actually supports?
In July, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources heard all about how royalties, if ill-constructed, serve only to disincentivize investment in self-sufficiency and increase our reliance on imported critical minerals. This…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.
We have heard some other charges that H.R. 3905 changes five Federal laws for Minnesota's national forests. This bill alters no current environmental laws or protections. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act, NEPA, and all other…
What transpired here was a travesty. As I outlined, historically, Congress dictated twice in a usual fashion this green area for go. They designed the Boundary Waters and a buffer area for protection. Once again, no Boundary Waters--you…
We should reject that counsel and move the American Embassy to Israel's capital city.





