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PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``OIL AND NATURAL GAS SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, RECONSTRUCTED, AND...
Kelly Armstrong (Republican, ND) \u2014 2021-6-25

you can put American behind Equinor. It doesn't make it an American company. It is a Norwegian company that used to be called Statoil; now it is called Equinor that has American operations. prgtoken You can put American behind Shell. It doesn't make it an American company. It is a Dutch company who has its own legal problems in its own court that has American operations. I appreciate both of them. prgtoken At times they have done business in North Dakota; they have been great corporate citizens. You can talk about Exxon and you can talk about BP; you can talk about Shell. But let's be careful when we talk about all companies big and small that support this industry, because the one caveat with all of these companies--and this is true--the vast majority of their production does not occur onshore and most often does not even occur in the United States. prgtoken And so what does that mean? They are not subject to this CRA. prgtoken Small and medium-sized gas companies do not support this regulation. North Dakota oil and gas companies do not support this regulation. And it is not because they are interested in polluting. It is because they don't want to be duplicatively regulated from the wellhead to the market. prgtoken States are already doing this. We have heard this from New Mexico. North Dakota is regulating this. We have our industrial cushion; we have our DEQ. prgtoken But the real problem with this EPA regulation and these -era policies coming back is not only its duplicative regulation, but it actually stifles innovation; because the one thing State regulators can do significantly better than the Federal Government is respond quickly--adapt. So when an industry comes to you and says, Hey, I have a way to do this better, they will work with you, they will get it done. We see it happen every day in the Oil Patch in western North Dakota. prgtoken The problem is Federal regulation at its very core is unwieldy, it is burdensome, and it gives a tremendous market share advantage to large companies over smaller companies. prgtoken We need to stop duplicative regulation. We need to allow industries to regulate and States to innovate and regulate. And we know this because we have heard it a lot. If the market is demanding, companies are going to do it. Why do we need the burdensome Federal regulation?
AMERICA SHOULD REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON CHINA
Doug LaMalfa (Republican, CA) \u2014 2021-6-25

China, led by the Chinese Communist Party, has inflicted more damage and suffering on the world and even its own people than is even calculable. prgtoken Accountability for its action, or timely inactions, on the Wuhan virus is necessary. Transparency in how research labs conduct business is essential in holding those responsible that allowed the leak of extremely dangerous byproducts that have cost multitudes of lives and inflicted many trillions in economic harm upon the world. prgtoken The U.S. must zero out its dependence on China for so much of what we use and need in everyday life. We must produce our own pharmaceutical products, our own rare-earth products from our own mines, our own manufacturing. prgtoken We must prohibit the gain-of-function research that likely led to the Wuhan virus being unleashed on the world. prgtoken Overhaul the World Health Organization and our relationship with it. prgtoken Prohibit National Institutes of Health funding to those who don't have the United States and American peoples' best interests and wellness at heart. prgtoken Reimpose visa sanctions on China. prgtoken And, certainly, why give China a legitimate stage to the world via the Olympics? prgtoken The Olympics rightly should be rebid and moved in time for 2022 to countries that respect and revere human rights and right to basic freedoms from oppression. Otherwise, we give it all a green light and a tacit stamp of approval.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY GIRLS RANCH AND LIVES LOST ON I-65
Gary J. Palmer (Republican, AL) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , I rise today to honor and remember the lives tragically lost last week in the terrible car crash on Interstate 65. Last Saturday was a heartbreaking day for Alabama. Ten lives were taken at once in terrible, unexpected circumstances on one of our state's central interstates. I was heartbroken to hear that so many of the crash victims were children from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, which is part of the Alabama Sheriffs' Boys and Girls ranches. The Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch has provided safety and care for thousands of neglected children since its founding in the 1960s. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the parents, friends, and siblings who are grieving in the wake of this crash. In particular, I want to send my sympathies to the director of the Girls' Ranch, Mrs. Candice Gulley, and her husband, who lost their two children and two nephews in the accident. Few can imagine what they must be going through. I honor their dedication to the children in their care for so many years, and I trust that our state will come around them during this time of grief. My prayers are with the ranch and with all who lost loved ones in this tragedy
EROSION IN ORANGE COUNTY
Michelle Steel (Republican, CA) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , I rise today to talk about an issue that is extremely important for my Orange County community. prgtoken This week, my district braced for extreme high tides that presented another flood risk to Newport Beach. City workers raised sand berms on the Balboa Peninsula and handed out sandbags to residents, hoping to avoid another flood like the one we experienced last July. prgtoken One Newport Beach resident this week said, ``I have lived here for 10 years. I have never seen the bay so high or the ocean so high this early and before high tide.'' This risk of flood in our communities is real. prgtoken This week, Lieutenant General Spellmon from the Army Corps said that erosion in our community was not unique. I agree that this is an issue all around California, but the difference is Orange County's problem was brought on by the Federal, man-made projects that permanently stopped natural sand flow onto our beaches. prgtoken The Army Corps created this issue, and it is their job to ensure the final stages of sand replenishment are made a priority. The safety of our communities is at risk, and we are one natural disaster away from devastating damage. prgtoken , I will continue to work with local stakeholders to call on the Army Corps to fix the problem they made.
HONORING LIVES LOST ON I-65
Barry Moore (Republican, AL) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , this week, we mourn the loss of 10 people in a terrible multi-car crash on 1-65 in Alabama. prgtoken Among those killed were 9 children, including 8 from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, a home for neglected and abused children. Tragically, they were aged from 4 to 17. prgtoken Also among the dead were a 29-year-old father and his 9-month-old daughter. prgtoken I join with my Alabama colleagues today to express my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to all the loved ones and survivors. prgtoken Please know they are in all our hearts and prayers.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``OIL AND NATURAL GAS SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, RECONSTRUCTED, AND...
Debbie Lesko (Republican, AZ) \u2014 2021-6-25

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. prgtoken , I rise in opposition to this resolution. prgtoken America's oil and gas industry is truly the backbone of the American economy, supporting 10 million jobs and contributing to billions of dollars of economic development in all 50 States. prgtoken The energy industry is critical to our economic and national security, providing low and stable energy prices to American families and ensuring our independence from the Middle East and Russia. prgtoken Despite these essential contributions, here are attempting to strap the industry with duplicative and unnecessary regulations. This resolution will contribute to American job losses and higher energy costs for American consumers, right on their energy bills. prgtoken This will also not reduce worldwide emissions, and the reason is because China is building coal-fired power plants at a rate that outpaces the rest of the world combined. prgtoken So what we are doing here with not only this resolution, but the other policies that my friends on the other side of the aisle are pushing, is we are actually hurting America, losing American jobs, giving up our energy independence so we are reliant on China and Russia and the Middle East. prgtoken Why in the world would we do that? Mr. Lamb said this is for America. I totally disagree. This will hurt America and this bill will help China and Russia. prgtoken , I oppose this resolution.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY GIRLS RANCH
Mike Rogers (Republican, AL) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , my colleagues from Alabama and I are heartbroken to mourn ten lives cut tragically short in a multivehicle crash in Alabama on June 19, 2021. prgtoken Among the victims we mourn are eight children who were part of the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch. The ranch's mission is to provide Christian, family-style residential homes for Alabama's needy, neglected, or abused, school-age children. prgtoken We also ask for prayers for the ranch's director who sustained injuries in the crash. prgtoken The countless success stories from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch program are a testament to the leadership and community they have built over more than five decades. prgtoken The victims' families, and our entire community, is devastated by this loss, but comforted in the knowledge that they are now in the loving arms of Jesus. prgtoken s for joining me here today to show support for a loss that has rocked our whole state. Please continue to pray for those lives lost and those still recovering.
ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
Glenn Thompson (Republican, PA) \u2014 2021-6-25

I rise today to recognize June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. prgtoken With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and nearly 50 million people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias worldwide, it is important to raise awareness. The more we know about Alzheimer's, the more action we can inspire. prgtoken Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the only one of the top ten causes of death without any methods for preventing, curing, or slowing it down. Alzheimer's related deaths increased by 16 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. prgtoken The diagnosis of Alzheimer's is not only devastating to those who are diagnosed, but also to their caregivers and loved ones. My own mom lived with Alzheimer's for 10 years. It stole her memories and finally stole her life. prgtoken In 2021, Alzheimer's care will cost our Nation $355 billion, and by 2050, costs are expected to rise to more than $1.1 trillion. prgtoken Currently, over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care to family and friends living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. prgtoken , the time to act is now. Let's join the fight. Let's take the pledge to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and to never stop searching for a cure.
PRICE OF INFLATION PAID BY MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES
Ben Cline (Republican, VA) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , despite our Nation sitting on the edge of a fiscal cliff, the administration continues to propose trillions upon trillions of dollars in new taxpayer spending. prgtoken Sadly, yet not unexpectedly, the American people are beginning to see the consequences of taking their hard-earned tax dollars for continued and unprecedented levels of deficit spending. prgtoken The Consumer Price Index has increased 5 percent from this time last year, which marks the fastest rate of inflation since right before the economic crisis in 2008 and a nearly 13-year high. This is in addition to producer prices rising 6.6 percent over the past year, the fastest increase on record. prgtoken I don't care what the reasons are; I know that Americans are feeling it right now in their pocketbooks. Rising inflation at this rate is the same thing as a tax, and American consumers are feeling it as they shop for the essentials. prgtoken Gasoline is 56 percent more expensive today than it was 12 months ago. Transportation services are up 11 percent since last year. Together, food and energy prices have increased 3.8 percent, which is the fastest rate since 1992. prgtoken Middle-class families are paying the price for the lack of fiscal responsibility shown by this administration. prgtoken It is time to get our fiscal house in order to ensure our children and our children's children are left a thriving economy.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``OIL AND NATURAL GAS SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, RECONSTRUCTED, AND...
Bill Johnson (Republican, OH) \u2014 2021-6-25

I rise today in opposition to this harmful methane resolution. It is just another example of this majority's and this administration's ever-changing ``support our global competitors at the expense of America's workers'' energy narrative. prgtoken They say they don't want to ban hydraulic fracturing, interfere with American energy dominance, or increase supply chain dependence on China, but with their renewed -era regulations, the cancellation of America's pipeline projects, and proposed bans on domestic plastics manufacturing, it is clear they have an ulterior energy plan that might as well have been written in Moscow or Beijing. And the American taxpayer is footing the bill. prgtoken As oil and gas prices rise with our country reopening from the pandemic, there should be an increase in new wells being drilled and rigs being brought online to meet demand, but reports suggest this is not the case. prgtoken Under pressure from radical environmentalists, coupled with the risks of an uncertain regulatory environment, American oil and gas producers are reducing drilling investments, costing jobs, and increasing the likelihood of continued price spikes at the pump and at the grocery store. prgtoken While continue their assault on America's hard-earned global energy dominance, our adversaries have positioned themselves to take advantage of America's absence at the leadership table while also making a profit. prgtoken In just the latest example, President lifted sanctions on the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Putin's pipeline, which will be operational soon, sending Russian gas to Europe and billions into Putin's pocket. prgtoken While he lifts sanctions on the Russians here at home, the President is, in effect, imposing sanctions on America's energy workers, all without Russia or China having to lift a finger. prgtoken America's energy security--in effect, our national security--cannot depend on President 's weak leadership any longer. prgtoken , you can just add this methane resolution to the long list of President 's predictably terrible policy solutions. Not only are we better than this, but we are smarter than this. prgtoken I urge my colleagues to oppose this measure.
HAVE CBO ISSUE INFLATION PROJECTIONS
Daniel Meuser (Republican, PA) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , the American people deserve to know the true cost of government spending. prgtoken Last month, working families adjusted their budgets around a 5 percent jump in prices, an effect of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that many economists predicted would occur. prgtoken Despite these predictions coming true, many --not all, I hope--are eager to use the same partisan budget reconciliation process again to spend even more. prgtoken That is why I have introduced the Stop Inflationary Spending Act to require the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office to project the inflationary impact of reconciliation bills. This would mean the American people would know the impact on their family budget before use a partisan process to spend $6 trillion on unaffordable initiatives that dramatically increase the role of government in their lives and constrain growth in the real economy, which is the private- sector innovators, entrepreneurs, and hardworking people. prgtoken Madam , inflation is a tax on everyone. When inflation was a significant concern in the 1980s, CBO issued inflationary projections for individual bills. Restoring this practice for reconciliation bills that spend big is a commonsense reform.
RECOGNIZING VICTOR SORACE
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican, PA) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , I rise today to recognize a notable resident within my district, Victor Sorace of Boy Scouts of America Troop 168. Victor earned the rank of Eagle Scout in January of 2020, and I had the distinct pleasure of attending his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Victor's Eagle Scout Service Project consisted of building a memorial in honor of our community's armed forces service members, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. The memorial was built in Falls Township Park and stands as a constant reminder of the sacrifices those in our community and throughout our nation make every single day. prgtoken Recently, Victor was recognized as the American Legion's Eagle Scout of the Year for the entire state of Pennsylvania. As an Eagle Scout myself, I can attest to the fact that this is no light achievement. To be the Eagle Scout of the Year requires a lot of dedication, hard work, and community service. Victor excelled in all of these aspects as he truly is an individual who is guided by a sense to better his community and has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to overcome complex challenges and situations throughout the years. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact that he has on our community.
RECOGNIZING THE 71ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR
Young Kim (Republican, CA) \u2014 2021-6-25

. Madam , ``Our Nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.'' This is the quote you will find at our Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. prgtoken Madam , I rise today, on the 71st anniversary of the Korean war, to honor the more than 5.7 million Americans who served, including the 2.25 million Korean war veterans alive today, and to remember the more than 36,000 Americans and 1 million South Korean civilians and soldiers who gave their lives to protect freedom. prgtoken As an immigrant from South Korea whose family lived through the Korean war, and as a wife and sister of veterans, I know that I am here because of the sacrifices of our brave Korean war veterans. prgtoken This is personal to me. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am. prgtoken Freedom is not free, and each of you stands as a reminder of our Nation's commitment to freedom and to the safety and security of our allies in South Korea.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``OIL AND NATURAL GAS SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, RECONSTRUCTED, AND...
Robert E. Latta (Republican, OH) \u2014 2021-6-25

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , I rise in opposition to S.J. Res. 14, which would increase the cost of energy for consumers and result in the loss of good-paying American jobs in our energy and manufacturing sectors. prgtoken My district in northwest and west-central Ohio is home to over 60,000 manufacturing jobs, with thousands more to come with recent announcements made in the past few weeks. One of the key factors that businesses consider when they make decisions about expanding or relocating is their ability to keep energy costs down while still being able to maintain profitable operations. prgtoken Because of the American energy renaissance, fueled by lower domestic oil and natural gas production costs and the administration's commonsense regulatory approach, we have seen more companies come to or return to the United States and bring with them high-paying, quality jobs to our communities. prgtoken My fear is that by returning to the EPA standards, we will be reasserting an outdated and burdensome regulatory regime that will sacrifice all the gains we have made in building up America's manufacturing sector. prgtoken If the argument is about addressing climate change, then we really need to acknowledge the fact that the United States has been a global leader in emissions reduction since 2005. Since that time, emissions have fallen by more than 20 percent on a per capita basis. prgtoken We should be focusing on innovative solutions and not accelerating the promulgation of cumbersome or duplicative regulations. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to oppose S.J. Res. 14, and .
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``OIL AND NATURAL GAS SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, RECONSTRUCTED, AND...
Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2021-6-25

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , today, we are here to consider S.J. Res. 14, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 methane rescission rule. This EPA action removed direct Federal limits on methane pollution from new and modified oil and gas facilities, essentially increasing pollution and exacerbating the climate crisis. prgtoken While we are voting on the Senate version of this joint resolution today, I want to thank my colleagues, Representatives DeGette, Peters, and Lamb, for leading this effort in the House. The House version of this resolution advanced out of the Energy and Commerce Committee earlier this month. prgtoken , methane is a potent climate-disrupting greenhouse gas that is responsible for approximately one-third of our warming and resulting climate disruption. Addressing methane is an urgent and essential step to mitigate climate change. prgtoken The greatest and most cost-effective way to curb methane pollution over the next decade is through the fossil fuel sector, which is the largest industrial source of methane emissions in the United States. prgtoken Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has a responsibility and obligation to protect public health and welfare from dangerous climate pollution like methane. But because of the rescission rule, there are now no clean air protections in place to curb dangerous methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. prgtoken What is more, the rule created massive regulatory loopholes that shield the vast majority of climate pollution produced by the oil and gas industry from critical Federal standards for years to come. prgtoken The action was a thinly veiled attempt to block regulation of the worst oil and gas industry actors at the expense of our health, our safety, and our planet; and it came at a time when we need these protections more than ever. prgtoken , without bold action to curb emissions from the hundreds of thousands of sources in the oil and gas sector, methane pollution will continue to cause significant harm to public health, threaten the stability of our economy, and compromise the well-being of future generations and the planet. prgtoken That is why this joint resolution disapproving of the rescission rule and reinstating the 2016 -era methane standards is so important. prgtoken Ambitiously addressing methane can yield tremendous climate, public health, and financial benefits across the country. It is why we see an outpouring of support from business and consumer groups, State and Tribal officials, local government officials, outdoor recreation and tourism leaders, environmental and conservation groups, and health and faith leaders. We even have significant support from within the oil and gas industry itself. prgtoken So, today, we are using the Congressional Review Act to soundly reject and nullify one of the most egregious