Kelly Armstrong: “The legislation we are considering today is a national solution for a national challenge. We cannot arbitrarily remove…”

“The legislation we are considering today is a national solution for a national challenge. We cannot arbitrarily remove places from consideration if the best science, technology, and practices can safely and responsibly obtain the energy we need to power our economy. H.R. 21 will strengthen our energy security and stop the Biden administration from raiding our strategic stockpile. I urge a ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”