Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed two proclamations reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Right-sizing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante restores the original intent of the Antiquities Act and corrects gross presidential… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittees on Indian and Insular Affairs and Oversight and Investigations held a joint hearing on efforts to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis. Subcommittee Chairmen Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statements in response:
“Every tribal community deserves to know that when someone goes missing or becomes the… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities through commonsense land transfers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“America’s natural resources and public lands have played a… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing to examine the importance of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) and its role in supporting critical minerals that drive the economy and strengthen national security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R‑Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“America, including my great state of… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported H.R. 9250.
“This year, Americans are celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday. In the spirit of 1776, Congress is coming together to enhance access, improve visitor experiences and create new outdoor recreation opportunities at ‘America’s Best Idea’ – our national parks and public lands – and invest in Bureau… Read more »
Last week, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to expand access for commercial fishing within the boundaries of three marine national monuments across the Western Pacific. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“For years, these monuments have arbitrarily closed off access to fishing. This has disadvantaged the United States’ fishing fleet… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted its fourth field hearing of the 119th Congress in Hot Springs National Park on H.R. 9250, the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250), with eight members of Congress attending. Committee Members heard testimony from actor and director Kevin Costner, local Arkansas officials and representatives of the Trump… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will initiate a land exchange to benefit a tribal community, support military preparedness and allow mineral leases in Carlsbad, N.M., to boost energy production. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“House Committee on Natural Resources Republicans are committed… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250).
“As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Congress is coming together in a bipartisan manner to enhance access, improve visitor… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on three bills aimed at enhancing public health services for tribal communities and modernizing the administration of programs that serve tribes. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing is focused on identifying practical ways the federal government… Read more »
