Martin Heinrich: “I would ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…”

These equity acquisitions also create potential conflicts of interest for federal agencies because a significant portion of the planned mining operations are located on federal lands.

Reversing these common-sense standards will waste publicly owned natural gas, cost the American people tens of millions in foregone revenue, and increase pollution on our public lands.

Nuclear energy is an important part of our clean energy future, and the United States should lead in advancing its safe and responsible deployment around the world.

But as the National Park Service celebrates 110 years, our parks face a $24 billion maintenance backlog and severe staffing shortages.