Joe Manchin: “It would be irresponsible for us not to do something.”

We’re not trying to start another party.

If we don't do permitting, and we don't have permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5301 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my friend, Senator Cruz from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ossoff). Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 82