On the recordOctober 30, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 7. CONTINUING OPERATIONS. Operators may continue new oil and gas developments in the exclusionary zone proposed by this Act if those operators have previously been in accordance with the provisions of law formerly known as the ``National Historic Preservation Act'' and have not violated the existing rules and regulations for the archeological sites and areas of sensitivity in the Chaco Canyon Historical Park. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 656, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Arrington) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
