We must recognize the closing of the Federal Reserve is imminent.

So that is not one of the overwhelming things?

This could leave Americans increasingly dependent on foreign sources of helium.

Helium is essential to many industries that are vital to the United States.

Cutting off this supply would have disastrous consequences for hospitals, manufacturers, and researchers around the world.

The need to take expedited action on moving this bill is paramount.

I just want to say that I'm troubled that we're hearing, I think, from the Majority that imposing artificial timelines on the Department to approve these applications and eviscerating the NEPA process, as they've tried to do with the oil…

I remain optimistic that Congress can address this issue before the end of the fiscal year.

Cutting off this supply would have a disastrous consequence for hospitals, for manufacturers, and for researchers around the world.

I thank the gentlewoman from California, who has been an outstanding champion of ocean protection. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. It would not only honor the wishes of the Governor of California, but also the vast…

As part of the Interior Department's 5-year plan, they are preparing to allow companies to reevaluate the potential oil and gas resources in the Mid- and South Atlantic using seismic and other testing. The Interior Department is currently…