If projections are accurate--and I believe they are--in terms of what the recently-passed budget on the part of the Majority, the Republican Majority, here in the House, what impact would that resource issue that seems to be central to the…

I hope that as the Committee moves forward on this legislation, we are able to do it in a truly bipartisan manner.

And the factors that are really needed right now to continue the ongoing work and to scale up?

I am a little bit puzzled. Under Republicans' own House Rules, any new program or funding has to be offset by cutting a program or funding elsewhere.

It is encouraging to see so much attention, passion, and effort to preserve native plants and protect our public lands from the worst effects of climate change.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, the default on America act is foolish. It is harmful. It is a harmful piece of legislation offered to appease the Republican Party's most extreme fringe. The Republicans'…

I think that the permitting issue is a ruse to try to weaken other kinds of laws, whether it be NEPA, Endangered Species, bedrock environmental laws.

I know you are not promoting a policy of energy poverty for the people of this nation, and while the word transition might be uncomfortable for some, it is a reality, and as we transition into clean, renewable for the sake of the planet…

the tribes have served as the principle protectors, guardians, stewards of the Grand Canyon, their real and spiritual home, since this time.

So, if we are talking about poverty, there is going to be ample opportunity for the Republican Majority to show their concern about helping those that are not in a position, unfortunately, to be helped, and that the rest of us have a…

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the lands that make up the tribes' proposed national monument at the Grand Canyon.