Washington, April 16 -- Rep. Randy Weber issued the following press release:

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance."

Watch Subcommittee Chairman Weber's opening statement here (https://youtu.be/FGDcYS5yboM).

Read Subcommittee Chairman Weber's opening statement below: "Welcome to today's hearing titled Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement.

"Well, good morning, you all. You can tell I'm from Texas. Good morning, and welcome ...