Statements For the Record
Mr. Speaker, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 8446) and the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act (H.R. 7409) would both limit the ability of the American public to have a say in protecting our public lands and determining how our natural resources are used.
H.R. 8446 gives cover for the copper industry to gain access to tax credits and expedited permitting processes. Only critical minerals on the U.S. Geological Service (USGS) list can access these federal supports, and we should not be playing politics with that process.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
I rise in opposition to H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. This legislation would undermine some of the fundamental protections for our public lands, wildlife, and the role of public input in our land management decisions.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8205, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 136, the latest Republican attempt to put polluters over people and stifle innovation in cleaner transportation.
Studies have shown that 80% of investors want to invest in companies that consider climate risks, diverse hiring practices, and employee welfare. Investors know that these factors—referred to collectively as environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—impact the value of their investment and ownership of a given company. Yet, House Republicans have brought forward H.R.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to a slate of Republican bills offered this week that will do more harm than good in defending the United States’ interests from the Chinese Communist Party.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this six-month Continuing Resolution and the accompanying SAVE Act.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my opposition to the speech given in this chamber by Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The speech given by the Prime Minister was outrageous. He disrespected his role as a foreign leader speaking before a joint session of Congress. He used the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to make blatantly political attacks on American citizens who disagree with his policies. He also made a full endorsement of former President Trump.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. This bill makes devastating cuts that will harm consumers, take us backwards in the green energy transition, and threaten good-paying, clean energy jobs.