"It is a travesty what is going on across this nation's southern border, a travesty."
"There is nothing more impactful than politics. And the President knows that there is a real problem now."
"The Biden administration's recent proposal to allow only critical mineral projects to be placed on the permitting dashboard would exclude important domestic mining projects."
"Thank you, Chairman Stauber. Today, we will hear testimony on my bill to ensure that all mining projects receive consideration under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act."
"If we want American mining to flourish, we must compete on a level playing field without the heavy hand of the federal government choosing who wins."
"Congressman Doug Lamborn's H.R. 6862 would block an ill-considered proposal by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council."
"I believe that the intent and language of H.R. 2925 are simple and clear, but acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed."
"Congressman Lamborn's bill, H.R. 6862, would block this unjustified and indefensible step."
"I write to you in opposition to H.R. 6862 (Rep Lamborn), a bill to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project."
"This legislation, introduced by Representatives Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) and Blake Moore (R-Utah), ensures that all mining projects, without bias, are eligible to utilize the permitting efficiencies pro..."
"The testimony touches on several issues highlighting the effect on concessionaires who bring in $1.5 billion in revenue for the National Park Service annually."
"I still have concerns about transparency within NPS."