Bill Johnson: “Put plainly, this is not an appropriate role for EPA or CEQ, neither of which oversee Federal land. The agencies…”

“Put plainly, this is not an appropriate role for EPA or CEQ, neither of which oversee Federal land. The agencies consulted in the plan already must comply with existing requirements, so this amendment only serves to obstruct. H.R. 21 is about strengthening the SPR by requiring any nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. This amendment undermines the purpose of the bill. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. Tlaib). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”