Alan Lowenthal: “I do oppose letting the oil and gas industry call all the shots as to how to manage these lands owned by all Americans.”

There were applications for over $1.3 billion in Federal funds, while we only gave out a total of $239 million.

I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal) that the House suspend the rules and…

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

I would like to emphasize how important a quick resolution of this process and a timely report will be to my constituents.