Joe Neguse: “I think that is the role of this committee and ultimately the Congress from a Federal policymaking standpoint.”

What an exciting development it is, how exciting it will be when all of you have collectively together made this dream a reality.

The only people who do not want to reopen this government and this Department are House Republican leadership, who continue to block the bill. The madness must end, and if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the…

I don't know if the gentleman from New York (Mr. Goldman) is still here, but I will relay the substance of the chairwoman's remarks regarding his amendment and the timing of his amendment submission. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close. I…

The Local Input Act doesn’t ban oil and gas development; it restores balance.