Grace Napolitano: “A February 2011 Gallup poll found that 83 percent of the general public supports an energy bill that provides incentives…”

This amendment clarifies that nothing in this act affects the existing ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes. Legislation banning the issuing of new drilling permits in the Great Lakes was passed in 2005 with support from both…

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I oppose the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bean). The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.