Energy and climateFinding
The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.
This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.
Larry Marker
Over 50% of New Mexico production occurs on federal land, making the state unusually vulnerable to lease pauses and permit delays.
I will introduce and champion legislation that mandates strict, non-negotiable 'shot-clocks' for federal energy permitting.
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