News List

  • Witnesses Highlight the Importance of Water Rights For Job Creation & Economic Growth and Local Control
    Press Release
    Apr 25, 2013 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held an oversight hearing entitled “Federal Impediments to Water Rights, Job Creation and Recreation: A Local Perspective." The hearing examined growing federal intrusion that costs American jobs and threatens to divert water supplies away from agricult... More
  • Witnesses Stress Importance of Transboundary Agreement, Developing Shared Energy Reserves
    Press Release
    Apr 25, 2013 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the U.S. - Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement to examine steps needed for its implementation and a legislative hearing on H.R. 1613, the “Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Auth... More
  • Hi-Tech Manufacturers Call for Passage of H.R. 527
    Dear Colleagues
    Apr 25, 2013 -     Hi-Tech Manufacturers Call for Passage of H.R. 527 April 25, 2013 Dear Colleague, Over 20 organizations representing hi-tech manufacturers of semiconductors, aerospace technologies, life-saving medical devices, chemicals, fiber optics, and scientific researchers are calling for passage of H.R. 527, the Responsible Heli... More
  • Breakfast Links
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    Apr 25, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: Washington Examiner editorial: “Keystone obstructions show how environmental extremism hobbles the economy” UPI: “Keystone XL bill clears House committee” Tri-City Herald: “U.S. House committee approves B Reactor Park at Hanford” Salt Lake Tribune – Thomas Burr: “House pane... More
  • UPDATED: Tune In
    Blog
    Apr 24, 2013 -     Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Chairman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) will be joining Fox Business News live to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline. Yesterday, the Natural Resources Committee held a markup on the legislation. Click here for a recap of the Markup. More
  • Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Establish Manhattan Project National Historical Park
    Press Release
    Apr 24, 2013 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved by unanimous consent H.R. 1208, a bipartisan bill introduced by Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) and Congressman Ben Lujan (NM-03) to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park that will include facil... More
  • Committee Approves Keystone XL Pipeline Bill to Create Jobs, Lower Energy Prices, & Increase America’s Energy Security
    Press Release
    Apr 24, 2013 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 3, the "Northern Route Approval Act" by a bipartisan vote of 24-17. This legislation would remove roadblocks to allow for the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project. The bill was approved last week by the Energy and Commerce Commit... More
  • Northern Route Approval Act of 2012 (H.R 3)
    Committee Votes
    Apr 24, 2013 -     Reporting H.R. 3 Out of Committee (Passed 24-17. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project by declaring that a Presidential permit should not be required for this project. Hanabusa Amendment #5 – Consulting with Native American T... More
  • Breakfast Links
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    Apr 24, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: The Hill – Julian Hattem: “GOP criticizes EPA comments on Keystone XL path” Fuel Fix – Dan X. McGraw: “When is the price of gasoline too high?” Associated Press: “Sea otter population more than doubles in southeast Alaska” Associated Press – Kathryn Haake: “Lawmakers kill w... More
  • Support Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Worldwide Helium Shortage
    Dear Colleagues
    Apr 24, 2013 -     Support Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Worldwide Helium Shortage April 24, 2013 Dear Colleague, This week the House will vote on H.R. 527, The Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. This bipartisan legislation is a common sense plan to prevent a global helium shortage, protect jobs and the economy, a... More
  • Breakfast Links
    Blog
    Apr 23, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: The Hill – Zack Colman: "Interior chief Jewell: 'One size doesn't fit all' on fracking" Wall Street Journal – Paul Vieira: "Survey Finds Majority Backs Keystone Pipeline" Washington Times – Valerie Richardson: "Protected Utah prairie dogs fight for home on the range" Associ... More
  • Linked: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Support Keystone XL Pipeline
    Blog
    Apr 22, 2013 -     A new poll of American and Canadian residents show that 74% of Americans and 68% of Canadians support the Keystone XL pipeline. The study, conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Nanos Research, shows that energy security is a higher priority for most Americas compared to other related is... More
  • ICYMI: Deseret News Editorial Supporting Bishop’s EPIC Act
    Blog
    Apr 22, 2013 -     The Deseret News has an editorial today supporting Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishops’ legislation to improve the Antiquities Act. H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation (EPIC) of National Monuments Act, would improve public participation in the establishment... More
  • Breakfast Links
    Blog
    Apr 22, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: News Bonners Ferry OpEd – Rep. Raul Labrador: “Time to bring certainty to rural communities” E&E – Phil Taylor: “Panel to review bill approving U.S.-Mexico transboundary agreement” E&E – Nick Juliano: “Natural Resources to approve pipeline legislation this week” Wall Street... More
  • CEQ Chair Dodges Questions on Obama Admin Plan to Zone the Oceans
    Press Release
    Apr 19, 2013 -     Yesterday, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing examining the spending priorities outlined in the President’s FY2014 budget requests for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)... More
  • Breakfast Links
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    Apr 19, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: E&E – John McArdle: “Administration's final ocean plan sparks Hill debate on whether it streamlines or burdens agencies” E&E – Phil Taylor: “House Republicans introduce bill to approve U.S.-Mexico transboundary agreement” Billings Gazette – Rob Chaney: “Tribal ownership, op... More
  • Meet our Member: Congressman Kevin Cramer (ND At-Large)
    Blog
    Apr 19, 2013 -     Representing the At-Large district of North Dakota, Congressman Kevin Cramer hails from a state with a vast range of natural resources. Did you know North Dakota is the second largest oil producing state in the country, just behind Texas? Congressman Cramer discusses the oil-rich Bakken region while also highlighting ... More
  • Bill Introduced to Approve Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement with Mexico
    Press Release
    Apr 18, 2013 -     Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), and House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Chairman Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today introduced H.R. 1613, the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act. The bill would appro... More
  • Breakfast Links
    Blog
    Apr 18, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: The Hill – Julian Hattem: “House GOP: Obama regs slowing oil-and-gas development” Oil and Gas Journal – Nick Snow: “States best qualified to regulate oil, gas, House panel told” Associated Press – Julie Carr Smyth: “Official testifies on Ohio fracking oversight” Gloucester ... More
  • Committee Report on H.R. 527, the "Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act"
    Committee Reports
    Apr 18, 2013 -     H. Rept. 113-42 More
  • Utah Lt. Governor Discuss Economic Impacts of Potential Sage Grouse ESA Listing
    Blog
    Apr 17, 2013 -     At a Full Committee hearing today on energy production on state versus federal lands, Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell took a moment during his testimony to discuss the potential economic impacts of the sage-grouse being listed under the Endangered Species Act. He notes how states have effectively worked together with feder... More
  • Witnesses Hail State Energy Policies, Discuss how Federal Red Tape Blocks Much-Needed Energy Production
    Press Release
    Apr 17, 2013 -     Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on "State Lands vs. Federal Lands Oil and Gas Production: What State Regulators are doing right.” This hearing examined the disparity between oil and natural gas production on state and private lands versus production on federal lands. President Oba... More
  • VIDEO: Chairman Hastings' Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing
    Blog
    Apr 17, 2013 -     Today the House Natural Resources Committee held a Full Committee oversight hearing to examine the difference in energy production and permitting on federal lands versus state and private lands. While energy production on state and federal lands is flourishing, regulatory red tape and bureaucratic hurdles imposed by th... More
  • What Can You Do in the Time it Takes to Get a Federal Onshore Drilling Permit Approved?
    Resourceful Information
    Apr 17, 2013 -     While the average time to get a permit to drill approved on state lands is 12-15 days, according the Bureau of Land Management the average time to get a permit approved on federal lands is a whopping 307 days. ### Printable PDF of this document More
  • Breakfast Links
    Blog
    Apr 17, 2013 -     The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: Washington Post – Juliet Eilperin: “White House finalizes national ocean policy” Fairfield Sun Times: “Daines Co-Sponsors Legislation To Restore Active Forest Management, Help Schools & Counties” Associated Press: “North Dakota February oil production sets record” Associate... More
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