On the recordJanuary 26, 2023
This is a simple amendment that requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a standard environmental review of each individual oil and gas lease before it can be issued. Environmental reviews are standard practices that protect every single one of our communities. It is transparency. Frankly, these types of reviews don't even go far enough to protect the health of our resident but at the very least, we must ensure environmental reviews are conducted to the highest level. I urge all my colleagues to stand up for these critical environmental reviews and support this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Point of Order
