The only alternatives I am aware of are more mining or sourcing recycled steel from foreign countries, like China.

Restoring geographic program dollars, like those provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, are essential in protecting some of our Nation's most valuable natural resources.

Regrettably, the administration's fiscal year 2023 budget is a substantial departure from the bipartisan funding agreement Congress passed last month.

I continue to look forward to working with you, together with Chair Pingree and the rest of this committee, moving forward.

I hate to sound like a broken record, Madam Secretary, but the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act requires the Department to prepare and maintain a 5-year offshore leasing program that best meets the national energy needs.

It is a modern miracle that there are actually two Great Lakers. We both also co-chair the Great Lakes Task Force.

I beg to differ with you there, Madam Secretary, but I will yield back, Madam Chair.

I once again urge you not to lock out America for the domestic energy and minerals it needs for a smooth transition to a cleaner energy future.

We need some kind of strike force for Lake Erie to save it.

As you know, Secretary Haaland, the President on day one issued an executive order temporarily banning new oil and gas leasing on the Federal estate and directed the Department to conduct a thorough review.

Conserving our Nation's natural resources, preserving our diverse cultural heritage, and upholding our trust responsibilities are goals we all share.