News List

  • Committee Passes Cabin Fee Fairness Legislation
    Press Release
    Nov 17, 2011 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 3397, the Cabin Fee Act of 2011, by unanimous consent. Sponsored by Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), the bill modifies the current cabin fee formula to make it more predictable and fair for families who own cabins in our National Forests. Many cabins in our Nationa... More
  • Onerous Regulatory Actions Stifle Economic Viability, Jobs, Access to National Forests
    Press Release
    Nov 15, 2011 -     Today, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held an oversight hearing on, “Forest Service Regulatory Roadblocks to Productive Land Use and Recreation: Proposed Planning Rule, Special-use Permits, and Travel Management.” At the hearing, Members heard about the devastating impacts of the Forest S... More
  • Video Blog: Natural Resources Committee Jobs Watch - Rep. Amodei
    Blog
    Nov 14, 2011 -     House Natural Resources Committee Republicans are committed to putting Americans back to work by enacting policies that embrace America’s abundant natural resources to help create jobs and grow our economy. The Committee continues its Job Watch series this week with Freshman Committee Member Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02). H... More
  • Chairman Hastings’ Statement on Interior Department’s List of Proposed Conservation Lands and Wilderness Designations
    Press Release
    Nov 10, 2011 -     House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings released the following statement regarding the Department of the Interior’s list of proposed Conservation Lands and Wilderness designations: “To date, Congress has designated over one hundred million acres of our public lands as Wilderness – an area larger than th... More
  • Video Blog: Natural Resources Committee Jobs Watch - Rep. Thompson
    Blog
    Nov 4, 2011 -     House Natural Resources Committee Republicans are committed to putting Americans back to work by enacting policies that embrace America’s abundant natural resources to help create jobs and grow our economy. Watch Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson discuss his district, the 5th District of Pennsylvania, one of the most rural dist... More
  • Witnesses Testify on Importance of American Uranium Production
    Press Release
    Nov 3, 2011 -     Today, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills including H.R. 3155, the “Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act of 2011.” Introduced by Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02), H.R. 3155 would prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from banning uranium mining... More
  • Associated Press: Lawmakers say environmental laws should be waived for Border Patrol operations
    In Case You Missed It
    Oct 27, 2011 -     Lawmakers say environmental laws should be waived for Border Patrol operations October 27, 2011 Associated Press Kevin Freking Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protect... More
  • House Passes Bill to Create American Jobs and Expand American Copper Production
    Press Release
    Oct 26, 2011 -     Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, with a bipartisan vote of 235-186. Sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Member Paul Gosar (AZ-01), H.R. 1904 authorizes a fair value land exchange that will unlock the third largest undeveloped copper res... More
  • Chairman Hastings: Passage of H.R. 1904 Will Expand U.S. Minerals Production to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy
    Floor Statements
    Oct 26, 2011 -     House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following statement (as prepared for delivery) on the House floor in support of H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011. This bill will create thousands of jobs, generate billions in revenue and strengthen our nati... More
  • Organizations Support H.R. 1904, The Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011
    Resourceful Information
    Oct 26, 2011 -     Numerous groups across the country are calling for passage of H.R. 1904, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, Republican legislation that will create thousands of good-paying jobs, strengthen our national security and provide billions of dollars in revenue to the federal government. The bill exchange... More
  • FACT SHEET: Copper in Our Every Day Lives
    Resourceful Information
    Oct 25, 2011 -     Tomorrow, the House will consider H.R. 1904, legislation that authorizes a fair value land exchange in Southeast Arizona that would open up the third largest undeveloped copper resource in the world. Currently, the United States imports over 30% of its copper needs. H.R. 1904 would create American jobs and strengthen o... More
  • H.R. 1904 Creates New American Jobs, Strengthens National Security
    Resourceful Information
    Oct 25, 2011 -     Tomorrow, the House will vote on H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, which authorizes a fair value land exchange that would open up the third largest undeveloped copper resource in the world. The bill will create thousands of jobs, generate billions in revenue and strengthen our nationa... More
  • Subcommittee Reviews Slate of Wilderness and Public Land Bills
    Press Release
    Oct 25, 2011 -     Today, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills related to Wilderness and public lands. The bills included measures to modify the boundaries of current federal land holdings, establish new Wilderness areas, and allow for the disposal of surplus federal... More
  • PILT Payments, Access to Federal Lands Vital to Rural Communities
    Press Release
    Oct 14, 2011 -     The House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands today held an oversight hearing on “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” (PILT). Witnesses at the hearing underscored the importance of the program to rural communities with federally owned land, especially in the West, and the impact federal land management deci... More
  • House Committee on Natural Resources Final Recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Co-Chairs Hensarling and Murray
    Letters
    Oct 14, 2011 -     Dear Co-Chairs Hensarling and Murray: The Natural Resources Committee is committed to addressing our Nation's record debt and deficit levels and doing its part to contribute to the Joint Select Committee's efforts to cut at least $1.5 trillion in federal govemment spending from Fiscal Year 2012 to Fiscal Year 2021. Our... More
  • Committee Passes Bill to Increase Border Security on Federal Lands
    Press Release
    Oct 5, 2011 -     Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, by a vote of 26 to 17. The bill prohibits the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using environmental regulations to hinder U.S. Border Patro... More
  • Witnesses: Forested Counties and Schools to Gain Stable Revenue Stream, Jobs Through Active Forest Management
    Press Release
    Sep 22, 2011 -     Today, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held an oversight hearing on draft legislation to provide vital funding for education, roads and infrastructure in rural counties with large portions of National Forest Service land. H.R. ___, the National Forest County Revenue, Schools and Jobs ... More
  • Witnesses Call for Increased Public Access, Proper Management of Forest Service Land
    Press Release
    Sep 19, 2011 -     Today, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a field hearing in Sacramento, California entitled, “Restoring Public Access to the Public’s Lands: Issues Impacting Multiple-use on Our National Forests.” Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) and Representatives Tom McClintock (CA-04) a... More
  • Chairman Hastings' Op-Ed in Roll Call: Don't Overlook Energy's Potential
    Op-Eds and Speeches
    Sep 19, 2011 -     Hastings: Don’t Overlook Energy’s Potential By Rep. Doc Hastings Special to Roll Call Sept. 16, 2011, 10:12 a.m. Earlier this month, President Barack Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress about our country’s job crisis. House Republicans are ready and willing to work with the president on common-sense policies to... More
  • U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Meets This Monday At The State Capitol
    Blog
    Sep 16, 2011 -     Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-04) On Monday, September 19 the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands will hold a field hearing on “Restoring Public Access to the Public’s Lands: Issues Impacting Multiple-use on Our National Forests.” I requested this hearing because a ... More
  • Full Committee to Hold Oversight Hearing on ANWR’s Potential to Raise Revenue, Create Jobs
    Committee Action
    Sep 12, 2011 -     On Wednesday, September 21st, the Natural Resources Committee will hold a Full Committee oversight hearing on “ANWR: Jobs, Energy and Deficit Reduction.” Last week, Chairman Doc Hastings announced plans to recommend increased offshore and onshore drilling – including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Ala... More
  • Statement from Chairman Hastings on the President’s Address
    Press Release
    Sep 8, 2011 -     House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress: “While I believe there are areas where Congressional Republicans can work with the President to create new jobs, I was disappointed that the President misse... More
  • Chairman Hastings Offers 10 Ideas to Create New American Energy Jobs
    Press Release
    Sep 8, 2011 -     In advance of President Obama’s speech, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee hearing, offering 10 specific ideas to create new American energy jobs: “Later this evening, President Obama will appear before a joint session of Congress ... More
  • Chairman Hastings: American Energy Production Presents Best Opportunity to Raise Revenue, Create Jobs
    Press Release
    Sep 7, 2011 -     Speaking today at the Energy Jobs Summit hosted by The Hill and the American Petroleum Institute, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings stated that the Committee will actively promote new opportunities for both offshore and onshore drilling, including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in A... More
  • Chairman Hastings' Remarks at The Hill/American Petroleum Institute Energy Jobs Summit
    Op-Eds and Speeches
    Sep 7, 2011 -     It’s impossible to turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper, or go into a local business today without hearing about jobs and government spending – or perhaps a better description would be the lack of jobs and excessive government spending. These are undoubtedly two of the biggest issues currently facing our country and are... More
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