It is very essential that I feel meaningful consultation has to be addressed as the standard operating procedure across all Federal agencies.

With regard to the Chaco Protection Act, it is something that all of you gentlemen indicated you support, as all of us on the dais support.

that is an attack on state sovereignty and keeps states from regulating oil and gas in the way that they know best.

I think empirical fact somehow, both for Ms. Webber and Dr. Lyon, should drive the discussion at this point.

I represent the Ocha people, and their Vice Chairman, Mr. Vernon Jose, once told me, yes, they call us to the table, but everybody has already eaten by the time we get there.

I just want to join my colleagues in appreciation. The visit to New Mexico has been very powerful, profound in many ways, and we are learning a lot.

Some States do not provide the support in terms of teacher salaries.

How is your Department monitoring charter schools?

I think we know that our Nation's educators are grossly underpaid.

the lack of oversight on charter school finances has demonstrated significant waste of taxpayer dollars.

As another one from Arizona, let me close by thanking the ranking member and also noting that 2026 is around the corner. The work that was being done today with this drought contingency plan is a very important door into what needs to be…

Let me also thank the ranking member, Mr. Bishop, and his staff for helping expedite the process, and for their input throughout this process. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Napolitano) for her…