Jeff Duncan

Mr. DUNCAN

Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today not just as a South Carolinian but also as co-chair of the Broadcasters Caucus to celebrate the 70th anniversary of WYFF News 4. Known originally as WFBC, the station started broadcasting on December 31, 1953. The first anchor for the station was Norvin Duncan who worked for WFBC radio before joining the newly created WFBC-TV. Channel 4 was the first broadcaster in South Carolina to televise a live game, which was a basketball game between Furman and Newberry Colleges. By the 1970s, technology had advanced, and WYFF's staff had to increase as well to ensure accurate, timely news for upstate South Carolina, Georgia, and western North Carolina. WYFF was also the first station in South Carolina to have an African- American anchor when Deborah Lee began anchoring ``The Scene at 6.'' For 70 years, WYFF news has kept the upstate informed on innumerable local events, heartwarming stories, storms, and national emergencies. WYFF has even lost staff members in the field who were just working to keep citizens informed as storms raged. I remember specifically Mike McCormick and Aaron Smeltzer who passed away in 2018. I thank Carol, Nigel, Jane, and the rest of the WYFF team for continuing the station's legacy. I look forward to the next 70 years of WYFF keeping the upstate informed and safe with local, live, and breaking news.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Chairman, I speak in opposition to this amendment because it puts American security at risk. Plutonium pits, a key component of nuclear warhead production, have not been regularly produced in the United States since 1989. We are forced to refurbish our existing stockpile of warheads to keep up with the demand. We can only do that for so long because the components degrade. Russia and China are ramping up their capacity to produce new nuclear weapon components. We need to show our adversaries we are capable of maintaining a strong and modernized nuclear deterrent. In fact, Speaker Johnson yesterday reiterated, ``Peace through strength.'' We have a statutory obligation to manufacture at least 80 plutonium pits annually by the year 2030 just to maintain our national defense goals. H Canyon at Savannah River Site is a critical component. It is the last of its kind in the Nation to help the disassembly and assembly process. This amendment is misguided. Mr. Chairman, I would invite the gentleman from California to actually come down to South Carolina and visit the Savannah River Site because I have been told you haven't. You are talking about something you don't even really know about just because you want to cut funding away and you don't like nuclear weapons. The plutonium pit project at Savannah River Site in South Carolina will be responsible for producing over half of the minimum annual requirement. We must continue to support Savannah River Site to maintain a dominant nuclear force in the world, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. Electric vehicles will be part of our energy matrix for a long time, our transportation matrix. No Republicans deny that, but government is trying to pick what you drive, America. Our electric grid does not support electric vehicles now. Power generation isn't there, and the infrastructure is far from ready across most of America. Stripping away Americans' freedom to choose, government picking the type of car that you have to drive, that is like saying: I am from the government, and I am here to help. I know better than you do, America. That is wrong. Americans ought to have the freedom to choose. If electric vehicles are going to be part of our mix in rural South Carolina, we have a long way to go to build out that infrastructure. I can tell you that Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, and Washington State are a long way from ready. Most of the pollution California talks about is not generated in California. It is coming from Asia. China is building all the infrastructure, all the solar panels, a lot of components for electric vehicles. They are using coal-fired power plants to produce those renewable components, creating pollution that ends up on the West Coast. This is wrong for America. Government should not tell people in South Carolina or Washington State or anywhere else what kind of vehicle to drive. Mr. Speaker, I support this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to do so.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the life and military service of Colonel Bobby Dill, who passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 91. Colonel Dill was a native of Greenville County in South Carolina. He was a 1955 graduate of Clemson University and earned a master's degree from Oklahoma University. In the U.S. Army, he served in Korea, Vietnam, Germany and on Army Staff at the Pentagon. After retiring from military service, he spent several years investing in the next generation by working as a substitute teacher. Later, he would leave retirement to take on a new career as a newspaperman--working diligently to keep his community informed. With his wife LaVerle at his side, he wrote articles, attended countless meetings, and remained devoted to printing the truth. Mr. Speaker, Colonel Bob Dill's life was devoted to serving his country and his local community. Soloman tells us in the book of Proverbs that ``a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.'' Colonel Bob Dill was a kind man who loved his country, and his memory will live on in the Third District of South Carolina.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career of Lieutenant Commander Judith Robertson. Lieutenant Commander Robertson, a resident of Easley for nearly three decades, was the first female Physician Assistant in the United States Navy and a trailblazer in her field. In 1974, Lieutenant Commander Judith Robertson entered the United States Navy and later graduated from the Sheppard Air Force Base's Physician Assistant Program with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska. Ultimately, earned the title of the first female Physician Assistant, paving the way for countless women to follow in her footsteps. During her time in the U.S. Navy, she used her knowledge and training to provide OB/GYN services to Vietnam refugees at Talega Camp Pendleton, California. Her dedication and commitment to serving her country is evident in her 30-plus years of active service, during which she exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and excellence. For her service, she was awarded three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two National Defense Service medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Since she retired from active duty in 1998, Lieutenant Commander Robertson's passion for helping others has not waned. Since settling down in Easley, South Carolina, she has continued to contribute to her community as a volunteer at Easley Baptist Hospital, selflessly giving her time and expertise to assist those in need. Her humility and willingness to serve are attributes that make her an invaluable member of her community. Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Commander Judith Robertson's tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to service, in both the United States Navy and Easley Baptist Hospital, have left a lasting impact on my constituency. It is a privilege to celebrate the service of Lieutenant Commander Robertson and the barriers she has broken through her service in the United States Navy. This has made her an inspiration and role model for countless young women and service members. I am honored to represent the third district of South Carolina and to celebrate the exceptional individuals who make a difference in our community and country.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Easley, South Carolina Police Officer, Matthew Hare, who was killed in the line of duty on August 2, 2023, while saving the life of an individual suffering from a mental health crisis. Officer Hare was driven by a desire to serve his community which led to his pursuing a career in law enforcement upon graduation from Easley High School. Officer Hare is survived by his mother, Ashley Hare, in addition to his brother, Easton Hare. At only 22 years of age, Officer Hare had just begun his career in 2022 and showed great promise after completing the SC Criminal Justice Academy. When not on duty, he loved to be with his family and friends at the dinner table, outside on their next adventure, or playing the latest video game. Despite many hobbies, Officer Hare always found time to cheer on his favorite football team, the Clemson Tigers. On August 2, Officer Hare displayed the greatest form of love and act of service that can be asked of any police officer. He responded to a call for an individual who was suffering from a mental health crisis and was precariously on the train tracks in Easley. Knowing a train was coming and committed to saving this person he didn't know, Officer Hare sacrificed himself to save a member of the community he swore to serve and protect. Mr. Speaker, South Carolina's Third District is known for its people and is home to countless heroes. I'm honored to recognize Officer Matthew Hare, a hero who was taken from us far too soon. Ashley and Easton will carry the fond memories of Officer Hare in their hearts forever, and Easley will remember this demonstration of selfless service. Officer Hare's final actions truly exemplify John 15:13, ``Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'' Thank Officer Hare for choosing to serve and giving us a great example of how we ought to love others. The Easley community learned this lesson as is evident by the outpouring of support for him and his family since his passing. Today, my thoughts and prayers are with the Hare family and the Easley Police Department as they lay to rest Officer Hare.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and career of Lieutenant Michael Wood who served the Newberry, South Carolina community for over 20 years as an officer at the Newberry Police Department and passed away while in the line of duty on July 26, 2023. Lieutenant Wood, a resident of Prosperity, South Carolina, is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and two sons, Brandon and Alexander. In 2003, Lieutenant Wood began serving the Newberry Police Department as an officer. In 2006, his dedication and commitment earned him a promotion to Corporal and subsequently Sergeant and Lieutenant. While on duty on July 26, Lieutenant Wood responded to a call for service and was involved in a motor vehicle accident--succumbing to his injuries later. Newberry Police Chief Goodman praised Lieutenant Wood's service, work ethic, and creative community policing. For example, the ``walk-and-talk'' program was created by Lieutenant Wood to allow law enforcement and citizens to build a relationship founded on trust. Together, police officers and community members would walk the streets of Newberry while talking about life, sports, family or anything--just no talking about work. It was not about explaining law enforcement efforts, but rather helping to show communities that law enforcement officers are human and have the same passions, struggles, joys and dreams as their community. Lieutenant Wood was a 1998 graduate of Newberry College where he also played football. Active in his community, he taught life lessons as both a baseball coach and Boy Scout leader, was a member of Wightman United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Directors for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Speaker, it's an honor to recognize the life and selfless service of Lieutenant Michael Wood. I know Jennifer, Brandon and Alexander will remember him as a great husband and father, but Newberry will remember him as a friend, protector and inspiration. As the Apostle John said in the 15th chapter and 13th verse, ``Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'' Lieutenant Wood answered the call to be a police officer and answered the call again on July 26, 2023. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wood family, the Newberry Police Department and the entire community who mourns this tragic loss of life.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome today's guest chaplain, Reverend Dr. Tony Foster of Restoration Worship Center in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Foster, a personal friend of mine, has faithfully served in Christian ministry for more than 29 years. In that time, he has preached the gospel in the United States and around the world, ministering in the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and other countries. Pastor Foster is cofounder and copastor of Restoration Worship Center, which began in 2003 with just 25 members and the goal of being a place for the community to worship God while growing in their faith. He is partnered in ministry by his wife, Joanie, who is watching from the gallery today. Pastor Tony and Joanie also have two sons, James and Trey. His ministry seeks to equip Christians to stand for righteousness in the nations of the world. Outside of the pulpit, Pastor Tony lives out his faith and his commitment to helping troubled youth become all God wants them to be by serving on the South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board. Dr. Foster also serves on the board of directors for the Charter Institute at Erskine, as well as president of Restoration Bible College. Most recently, he took another step to serve the community being sworn in as a magistrate judge in Greenwood County, South Carolina. I am proud to have Pastor Tony Foster here as the guest chaplain of the people's House. I am grateful for his service to God and our country and especially the youth of South Carolina. I pray that God continues to bless him and his family, the State of South Carolina, and the United States of America.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Chair, I can't even believe we are at this moment where the administration wants to take your gas stove--not take your gas stove but limit what you can purchase in the future. I rise in support of H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act. It is no secret this administration has waged war on American energy. From day one, President Biden has waged war on American energy, doing everything possible to phase out the use of all fossil fuels, including American-produced oil and clean-burning, American-produced natural gas. Now, they are taking it a step further. They are dictating what appliances Americans can purchase for their homes. In February, the Department of Energy announced a new proposal that would ban most natural-gas-fueled stoves on the market today. According to DOE's evaluation, only 4 percent of the gas stove cooking tops tested would meet DOE's proposed standard. DOE's proposed regulation would render gas stoves almost completely unavailable to the American consumer. The average annual savings under the proposed rule would be only about $1 over the average lifetime of the appliance--$1 a year. We are debating a proposed rule that would save Americans, on average, $1 a year over the life of the appliance? Mr. Chair, we have a lot more to do in this United States Congress than debating a proposed rule that will limit Americans' choices for appliances that would only save them $1 a year. This clearly does not achieve the significant savings of energy as the law, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, requires. So, what is this all about? I will tell you what it is about, Mr. Chair. The Democrats and this administration hate fossil fuels, and they want to diminish Americans' standard of living. This rule is illegal, and it should be withdrawn. It is not a sincere effort to improve efficiency but rather a part of the whole-of- government approach to target energy sources they ideologically oppose. H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which we are debating today, would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the recently proposed rule. It would also prohibit the Department of Energy from reissuing a rule that bans the use of natural gas. Their goal is to end natural gas in this country. Natural gas is what got us down to the carbon emissions levels that we have achieved. If you want to approach it from the climate change standpoint, the carbon emissions standpoint has been because of natural gas. It would also prohibit the Department of Energy from reissuing a rule. It would clarify that DOE does not have the authority to remove cooking products from the market simply because of the fuel product that the appliance consumes. I am a proud cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation, and I thank Congresswoman Lesko for her leadership on this and for introducing this bill. Americans should be free to choose the cooking products they use in their homes and their businesses, and this bill ensures that. Households that use natural gas for heating, cooking, and clothes drying save an average of $1,068 per year compared to homes that use electricity for those appliances. The rush to green and mass electrification efforts pursued by the Biden administration are costing Americans and making everyday life more expensive, all for $1 per year savings. It is gas stoves today. It will be gas furnaces tomorrow. They are already talking about gas hot water heaters and then dryers. They are coming after your natural gas appliances because they hate natural gas. The bottom line is that, on day one, President Biden said that we are going to end the use of fossil fuels. He wanted to ban fracking, offshore production, and onshore production. That is the real reason we are debating this. It is not about the appliance. It is about the war on energy and American-produced energy. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation that is in front of us today which prioritizes American energy affordability and reliability and that puts the American people first and gives them choices. Let the market determine which choice they can have, and let the consumer choose which one best meets their needs for their family, for their households, and for their businesses as they look at the bottom line in their budgets because the intention of the proposed rule only saves American families $1 a year. Give me a break. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1640.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School Olympiad teams for both bringing home the state championship in Charleston this month and qualifying for the National Science Olympiad Tournament in Kansas this May. The Science Olympiad was founded in 1984 as the premier team STEM competition in the nation and provides standards-based challenges to 6,000 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states. Winning the State Olympiad is a tremendous accomplishment alone, but the fact that Clinton has a history of excellence in the Science Olympiad is even more impressive. Clinton has been involved in the Olympiad since 1986, and I am proud of Clinton's continued success in this competition. Clinton Middle School, formerly Bell Street Middle School, has won the State Olympiad title nineteen times in the last twenty-one years, and Clinton High School has won the State title twelve of the last fifteen years. I would like to congratulate the coaches and the members of Clinton's State Championship Science Olympiad Team for their win this year. This year's middle school team included: Jackie Alcudia, Liam Bell, Rylee Bell, Madison Boyter, Lauren Ficklin, Sam Hunt, Salaam Jenkins, Jacob King, Matthew King, Shayne Kiselak, Hank Lanford, Landen Lowman, Kelly Nelson, Sidney Nelson, Arohi Patel, Shrey Patel, Ada Tiller, Brian Phillips, Aubrie Watts, Ben Wiggins, and Marlee Williamson. This year's high school team included: Kaelyn Bell, Jules Darden, Keegan Fortman, Julieta Garcia, Becca King, Anna Litzenberger, Addison Lowman, Shane Nelson, Junia Nolan, Wes Ray, Helen Sarah, Bailey Suarez, and Rachel Vondergeest. And of course, we have to remember the coaches because a team is only as good as its leadership: Head Coach Terri O'Shields, David O'Shields, Kevin Cox, Michael Mack, Jason Smith, Ami Vaughan, Allison Lanford, Stan Walsh, Jimbo Langston, Scott Shiflet, Dianne Summer, Sharon Lone, David Bell, Katie Scarlett, Maggie O'Shields, and Asheton Wilbanks. Clinton High School defeated fourteen other high school teams to win and brought home the gold medal in Astronomy, Bridge Building, Chemistry Lab, Dynamic Planet, Environmental Chemistry, Forestry, Remote Sensing, and Wifi Lab. Clinton Middle School defeated all of its competition in each event. Congratulations to the students of Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School for another Olympiad State Championship. Their success is a testament to their talent, hard work, and dedication. South Carolina is rooting for them as they compete in the National Science Olympiad Tournament next month. They all have bright futures and are the innovators of tomorrow--the sky is the limit. I thank them and God Bless.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, that is what you call making it just in time. I thank the gentleman from California for yielding just a little time in this Special Order hour in order for me to recognize a very special group of students down in Clinton, South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School Olympiad teams for both bringing home the State championship in Charleston this past month and qualifying for the National Science Olympiad tournament in Kansas this May. Now, the Science Olympiad was founded in 1984 as the premier team STEM competition in the Nation and provides standards-based challenges to 6,000 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 States. Winning the State Olympiad is a tremendous accomplishment alone, but the fact that Clinton has a history of excellence in the Science Olympiad is even more impressive. Listen to this: Clinton has been involved in the Olympiad since 1986, and I am proud of Clinton's continued success in this competition. The Clinton Middle School, formerly Bell Street Middle School where my sons went to middle school, has won the State Olympiad title 19 times in the last 21 years--19 times in the last 21 years--and Clinton High School has won the State title 12 of the last 15 years. I congratulate the coaches and members of the Clinton State Championship Science Olympiad team for their win this year and applaud them for their wins over the years. This year's middle school team included Jackie Alcudia, Liam Bell, Madison Boyter, Lauren Ficklin, Sam Hunt, Salaam Jenkins, Jacob King, Matthew King, Shayne Kiselak, Hank Lanford, Landen Lowman, Kelly Nelson, Sidney Nelson, Arohi Patel, Shrey Patel, Ada Tiller, Brian Phillips, Aubrie Watts, Ben Wiggins, and Marlee Williamson. This year's high school team included Kaelyn Bell, Jules Darden, Keegan Fortman, Julieta Garcia, Becca King, Anna Litzenberger, Addison Lowman, Shane Nelson, Junia Nolan, Wes Ray, Helen Sarah, Bailey Suarez, and Rachel Vondergeest. Now, of course, we have to remember the coaches because a team is only as good as the leadership, so you have head coach Terri O'Shields and David O'Shields, who is our superintendent in that district. They are both dear friends of mine. Kevin Cox, Michael Mack, Jason Smith, Ami Vaughn, Allison Lanford, Stan Walsh, Jimbo Langston, Scott Shiflet, Dianne Summer, Sharon Lone, David Bell, Katie Scarlett, Maggie O'Shields, and Asheton Wilbanks. Clinton High School defeated 14 other high school teams to win, and they brought home the gold medal in astronomy, bridge building, chemistry lab, dynamic planet, environmental chemistry, forestry, remote sensing, and the WiFi lab. What great categories for STEM education. Clinton Middle School defeated all of its competition in each event. Congratulations to the students of Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School for another Science Olympiad State championship. Their success is a testament not only to their talent and the hard work that they put in and the dedication, but it is a testament to the leaders and the teachers and the coaches that really helped them navigate this success. South Carolina is rooting for them as they compete in the National Science Olympiad tournament next month. They have bright futures, and they are the innovators of tomorrow. The sky is the limit. I thank them for what they do. I congratulate them on their win, and God bless them.

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Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta).

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I thank the chairwoman for her leadership on this bill. The Lower Energy Costs Act is a product of countless hours of discussion between leadership, stakeholders, and our constituents, who are tired of higher costs for less reliable energy. The United States has an incredible energy potential. We have vast resources of oil, natural gas, and other critical minerals essential for energy dominance. Only a few years ago, we were a global leader in both oil and gas production. This was achieved through American innovation, domestic energy production, and investment from the private sector in developing our critical energy infrastructure. Unfortunately, the Biden administration vowed to wage war on American energy. Starting on his very first day in office with the help of the Democrats here in Congress, the Biden administration has pursued radical rush-to-green energy policies that made energy less secure, less reliable, and more expensive for our constituents. This has led to increased costs of energy and goods, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. We should be about increasing the standard of living for Americans versus diminishing the standard of living that these anti-American energy policies actually do. Energy is the foundation of everything in American life. When the cost of energy goes up, everything else does, as well. H.R. 1 should help America and will help America produce more, deliver more to our communities, and give us the ability to export and help our allies around the world. The American people recognize this, and they are sick of choosing between paying their energy bills and putting food on the table, which is why they gave us the majority, to stop this radical energy agenda. I am proud that my bill, Protecting American Energy Production Act, was included in this package. This provision will protect energy security and affordability by prohibiting the President from imposing a ban on hydraulic fracturing. The discovery of natural gas through the shale revolution has made the United States a leader in energy production as well as emissions reduction and has allowed the United States of America, not our adversaries, to set the price of energy. We are approaching the breaking point in our energy infrastructure. The so-called rush-to-green agenda has prevented the buildout of natural gas and other essential energy infrastructure, which is now reaching capacity. Many States, like my own State of South Carolina, are now at risk of approaching an energy deficit in the next few years if we don't immediately change our current regulatory framework. Fortunately, H.R. 1 addresses these concerns by requiring States to raise legitimate water quality concerns for interstate pipelines and LNG export facilities through FERC's NEPA process instead of weaponizing section 401 of the Clean Water Act to block pipelines. This change is critical to prevent the political agenda of States abusing section 401 to veto projects of national significance while preserving the ability of States to raise legitimate water quality concerns. New England States could finally get gas from the Marcellus shale instead of importing natural gas from Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and a lot of our other adversaries around the globe. We have the resources here not only to meet our domestic demand but also to be a leading exporter globally. Representative DeGette mentioned earlier about capacity and U.S. production and how that would limit available gas for American domestic energy production. The Progressive Policy Institute, which is far from a conservative think tank, put out an article, ``The Climate Case for Expanding U.S. Natural Gas Exports,'' which talks about using that domestically. I would ask you to read it. This package also sets a framework to export our domestic resources so our allies will no longer have to rely on Vladimir Putin's energy oligarchy. The Democrats keep calling this the polluters over people act. That couldn't be further from the truth. The reality is that their energy policies put Russia, China, OPEC+, and radical Green New Deal interests over the interests of the American people. The greatest beneficiaries of their policies are the CCP and Vladimir Putin. Green New Deal policies leave us totally dependent on China for critical minerals that make all of our devices work. Even the green energy devices, wind and solar, need those critical minerals. We have them here. We harvest them cleaner, more environmentally friendly than anywhere in the world. Let's produce them here. That is what H.R. 1 allows us to do. H.R. 1 puts the American people first by unleashing American energy and securing our supply chains. It will increase American energy production and restore American energy leadership in the world. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, let me just say it is great to see the American people in the gallery for once listening to a debate on energy. It is so important to them. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Fulcher).

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I am glad the people at home are watching this on TV or here in person because they are learning that H.R. 1 is going to lower their energy costs. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Weber), who is a valuable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and whose State is a huge energy producer for our Nation.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, the rush to disaster is this rush to green energy policies without thinking about the replacement source of power generation that can be provided by American-produced natural gas, delivered to where it needs to be to produce the power and help lower carbon emissions for America. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Rose).

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Dunn), a new member on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I am glad we have got so many members of the Energy and Commerce Committee to come down and show the American people how we are going to lower their energy costs. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), a real leader on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cammack), who is a valuable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, it is funny. I see polluters over people act. We are talking about increasing natural gas production and delivery in this country. According to EIA data, switching to natural gas has accounted for as much as 61 percent of U.S. emissions reductions from 2005 to 2020. More natural gas--cleaner burning, American-produced natural gas-- delivered to where it needs to go will help us lower carbon emissions and make America more energy secure. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen).

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, it is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Bucshon), whose State is at the crossroads of America.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Meuser), whose State includes the Marcellus shale, which has an immeasurable amount of natural gas.

Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Chair, exporting U.S.-produced, cleaner-burning natural gas to places like Vietnam and China, which allows them to take their coal-fired power plants offline, actually lowers carbon emissions globally. Democrats say they care about carbon emissions globally. Exporting clean-burning natural gas will help do that. Madam Chair, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Palmer).