On the recordMay 4, 2022
I rise in support of the motion to instruct conferees to require the Department of Interior to finalize a 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan no later than June 30, 2022. It would require at least 10 sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. In consultation with both Senators Rubio and Scott, it does not impact any moratoriums, including Florida's. The Biden administration has failed to develop a 5-year plan. Gina McCarthy has told us why. Last week, she said President Biden is absolutely committed, she said, to blocking additional drilling. Jen Psaki confirmed it at the White House. Instead of begging for oil from our enemies, like Iran and Venezuela, we should produce more American energy. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts.
