the public was prevented from freely entering the House Office Buildings to engage their legislators and redress their grievances, a constitutionally protected activity under the First Amendment.

This is the fantastic push and pull that exists here.

The single best way to do it, whether it is in an open forum or a robust forum, is that you have to be involved in the final decision.

For 1,026 days, the House of Representatives was closed to the public.

So, when we talk about the humanitarian crisis--and my friend Congressman Donalds went through these numbers--we are putting these people in the hands of cartels in their journey by our policies that we have set in the United States?

It is not that Republicans didn't have confidence in President Trump, it is that Republicans didn't have confidence in future administrations to make rational decisions regarding energy's infrastructure.

We know that those who are antagonistic to carbon energy oppose every pipeline project.

Well, it is clear that the FERC and DOE processes are not immune from political influence, which I will get to in a second.

I think the most frightening result of this lack of oversight is that foreign hackers, including those acting on behalf of foreign countries, have tapped into these large funding mechanisms and stolen dollars meant for struggling Americans.

This amendment is just aimed at delaying the implementation of the bill. We all know the Biden administration has used the SPR for political gain to artificially decrease the price of gas at politically convenient times for his…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

Clause 7 of rule XVI prohibits the House and its committees from considering nongermane amendments. The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the House rule because it is not germane to the underlying bill. Specifically, the bill…

This amendment prohibits oil and gas production within 3,200 feet of a residence, school, or a hospital. The limits established by this amendment are arbitrary and would further restrict our ability to lease land to produce energy. A…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 minutes.

I do insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I withdraw my reservation of a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn.

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…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 125 Offered by Mr. Quigley

The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the rules of the House because it is not germane to the underlying bill. Specifically, the bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Dakota is recognized for 5 minutes.

The purpose of the bill is to prevent further abuse of the SPR and require the Secretary to establish a plan to increase and unleash American energy production on Federal lands and offshore waters. This amendment is nothing more than…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 2110 Amendment No. 24 Offered by Ms. Barragan

The amendment violates clause 7 of rule XVI of the rules of the House because it is not germane to the underlying bill. Specifically, the bill limits the drawdown of the petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of…

I insist on my point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

It is actually pretty nice in North Dakota right now, but we are on our way to winter. Saying gas prices have lowered 91 days in a row is a whole lot like giving a medal to an arsonist for helping put out a fire he started. Gas prices are…