Alan Lowenthal: “Just 2 weeks ago, we learned that the oil and gas companies currently hold 7,950 approved drilling permits that they…”

I thank my colleague, Representative Cartwright, for introducing this important bipartisan legislation and working to build such an impressive coalition of support. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 7283, and I reserve the…

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

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

I look forward to the testimony from our witnesses.