I do think this is an interesting discussion, and I appreciate the comments from my colleagues about how we are prioritizing.

I do, however, worry that some aspects of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 have not spurred the desired outcome that was envisioned when the law was enacted.

I think that would be very helpful. I think one of the things that we should strive to do on our committee is set achievable targets.

With the growth that we have seen domestically in natural gas over the last decade, I am not sure this provision has the desired environmental effect that was intended.

I would agree with you that it is a very difficult goal.

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I would like to welcome and thank all of our witnesses for being here today to discuss the state of our oceans and the importance of ocean exploration to the United States.

Human health is intricately connected to ocean health.

We need to overcome the long-term and high-risk barriers in the development of ocean technology.

The oceans are incredibly important for sustaining life on Earth, regulating the Earth's climate, supplying over half the oxygen we breathe.

I would also like to recognize Ms. Bonamici because, of course, we left our hearing to vote on, and Congress has now passed, in the House, H.R. 1921, the Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019.

I'm working with my fellow co-chair of the House Oceans Caucus, Representative Don Young from Alaska, to highlight the importance of improving our ocean data and monitoring efforts.