The idea of passing any climate legislation this Congress is a fantasy.

China and Russia are exploitatively mining in Africa, and Russia is mining democracy and sovereignty in Ukraine.

Contrary to the assumptions in H.R. 5482, fossil fuels are not the most cost-effective option for a lot of American bill-payers.

Nearly a year into Republican control of the House, and this Committee has yet to have a single hearing on the biggest threat of our time.

Just to remind everyone, 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded, and not by a small margin.

Despite evacuating its own employees, ConocoPhillips insisted that no one in our village was at risk. This did not make much sense to my people, and around 20 families fled the village in fear for their health and safety.

Nuiqsut is at ground zero for the industrialization of the Arctic. The people in my village have experienced serious mental and physical health impacts from industrial development.

cutting agency funding, as proposed in their appropriation legislation, won't help.

Who is benefiting instead?

It sounds important to me, in terms of gathering comprehensive data and information preceding the sales.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today when there is nothing else going on.