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Bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force Issues Findings Following Congressional Action and Historic Visit to the Region

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources issued the findings of the bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force.  "America is committed to supporting our allies in the Indo-Pacific and combating the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Our work on these issues has included countless meetings with leaders from the region, multiple hearings on the importance…

Landmark Wildlife Habitat Bill Implements Long-Term Conservation Solutions

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) rolled out the America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (AWHCA). Westerman issued the following statement in response: “The America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will empower states and local communities to use proven practices to restore and maintain habitat, which will…

Members Investigate New York Stock Exchange's Land Grab Proposal

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OI Subcommittee

This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Chair Sharon Bowen and President Lynn Martin, seeking further information regarding their now-withdrawn Natural Asset Companies (NAC) proposal. In part, the members wrote: "On September 27, 2023, the NYSE filed notice of a proposed rule change with the…

Members Blast DOI for Unresponsiveness to Hearing Questions

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, seeking answers as to why the administration has repeatedly failed to respond to questions for the record (QFRs) following committee hearings. In part, the members wrote: "The…

Expanding Tribal Economies and Supporting Local Communities

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on ways to foster economic diversification in Indian Country to create prosperous tribal economies. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "A diverse economy is foundational to a vibrant, resilient, flourishing community. Today’s hearing marks the first of…

Committee Sounds Alarm on Biden Administration’s Efforts to Lock Up Public Lands and Waters

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Biden administration's published National Strategy to Develop Environmental Economic Decisions and concerns surrounding natural capital accounting. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "It’s concerning to see the Biden Administration’s latest efforts to lock up…

Members Consider ESA Updates and Support for Migratory Waterfowl Habitat

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to protect migratory waterfowl, provide greater flexibility to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to carry out its responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), support manatee conservation and provide…

Amid Ongoing Investigation, Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Mayorkas for Floyd Bennett Field Fiasco

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OI Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a follow-up letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field. To date, the Biden…

Field Hearing Highlights Border Crisis, Exposes Destruction of Federal Lands

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NFPL Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) hosted a field hearing near the United States/Mexico border to further expose Biden's border crisis and its devastating effects on federal lands and local communities. "Biden's border crisis has touched every corner of the country, but seeing…

House Passes Bipartisan Bills Supporting Indian Tribes, Drought Preparedness and Wildlife Management Solutions

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This week, eight bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the U.S. House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "House Republicans are committed to delivering conservative wins for America, and this bipartisan group of bills is the product of hard…