It's also important to remember that the argument against updated drilling technology is built on misinformation. Under the Obama administration, the EPA found that hydraulic fracturing has no widespread systemic impacts on resources in the U.S. Modern drilling technology techniques are safe, effective and crucial to maintaining our energy independence. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting HR26 and I thank Mr. Pfluger for bringing this forward. And with that, I yield. (01:07–01:15)
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