On the recordJanuary 26, 2023
My district includes 250 miles of entirely public beaches on a coastline renowned for its pristine and rugged beauty. Our fishing community relies on clean oceans. It is our responsibility to protect these waters that are vital for our coastal economies and ocean ecosystems. It is my duty to protect our oceans, the livelihood of the fishing industry on the Oregon coast, and the way of life for the next generation of coastal Oregonians. The fossil fuel industry has 2,000 leases covering 12 million acres for offshore drilling that are currently not being used. This is just bait and switch by the oil companies who are making record profits while they are price gouging Americans at the gas pump. Mr. Chair, I strongly support Representative DelBene's amendment to protect Oregon and Washington's coast for future generations. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Salinas).
