From NTSB's standpoint, lives are priceless. And all lives--we should do everything we can to save lives and to prevent tragedy.

The Coast Guard's response to this recommendation is currently classified as 'open--unacceptable response.'

Well, that's a really complete answer.

I, too, wish to send my condolences to the families of those that died in the tragic accident in Santa Barbara.

I absolutely believe that co-management can also work offshore.

I am glad also that we have come together to discuss this critically important issue.

The Earth's 7 hottest years on record have all occurred since 2015.

Burning the oil and gas that the Department of the Interior projected to be developed as a result of Lease Sale 257 would be the equivalent of building 130 new coal-powered plants.

For too long, the Gulf Coast has been treated as a sacrifice zone.

Reducing emissions from fossil fuel production has been an area of bipartisan agreement on this Subcommittee.

The November Gulf of Mexico lease sale... demonstrates that the Biden administration has not yet found the political courage necessary to confront the realities of climate change.