NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s veto of Keystone XL legislation today. The legislation was approved earlier this month with bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate and was sent to the President earlier today. “President Obama has played his final hand on Keystone XL. His veto of Congress’ bipartisan legislation reveals how far he is willing to go to cater to environmental extremists. His...... read more

Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement on proposed regulations for exploration and drilling activities on the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) announced earlier today by the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). “There’s a reason America has leapfrogged Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s top oil producer. Policies like this are not to thank. Responsible energy development on state and p...... read more

House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) released the following statement after President Obama announced his intentions to unilaterally proclaim three new national monuments using the Antiquities Act of 1906. “President Obama has sidelined the American public and bulldozed transparency by proclaiming three new national monuments through executive fiat. The Obama Administration claims these designations have public support, but we know that is a complete stretch of the tr...... read more

House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement upon final passage of the Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. House. The legislation has now been approved with bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate. “The Hesitator in Chief has lost his last alibi. President Obama must either sign this bipartisan legislation or look the American people in the eye and sink the thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs that would flow from approving...... read more

House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today issued the following statement in support of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper's (D) lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency's decision, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), to list the Gunnison sage grouse as a “Threatened” species and designate more than 1.4 million acres in portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. "It is my hope that governors across the country take note of what is ha...... read more

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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s veto of Keystone XL legislation today. The legislation was approved earlier this month with bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate and was sent to the President earlier today. “President Obama has played his final hand on Keystone XL. His veto of Congress’ ...... read more

Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement on proposed regulations for exploration and drilling activities on the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) announced earlier today by the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). “There’s a reason America has leapfrogged Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s ...... read more

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Wednesday, March 19th the Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight field hearing in Fresno, CA on "California Water Crisis and Its Impacts: The Need for Immediate and Long-Term Solutions." This field hearing is designed to focus on the need to resolve differences in order to bring immediate and long-term water supplies to the San Joaquin Valley and other parts of California. The lack of ra...... read more

Examiner Editorial: Fighting waste and fraud requires junkyard dogs, not pawns Washington Examiner March 13, 2014 When Congress and President Carter approved creation of the present inspector general program in 1978, the new officials were intended to be the front line of attack against waste and fraud in the federal government. Federal spending was just over $400 billion that year. Washington wi...... read more

This week the House will consider H.R. 3964, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, introduced by the Republican California delegation, addresses the emergency drought in California by restoring some water supplies San Joaquin Valley Farmers. The lack of rainfall has exacerbated the man-made drought caused by federal regulations and environmental lawsuits. On January 17, 2...... read more

Members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation spoke on the House Floor to bid farewell to Rep. Doc Hastings (WA-04) who is retiring at the end of the 113th Congress.

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) addressed the House floor in support of H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014.

On Thursday, September 18, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) addressed the House floor in support of H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act.

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following statement on the House floor today in support of H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act.

Oversight Hearing on "The Status of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Responses to Committee Subpoenas and the Continued Lack of Transparency about Its Implementation and Enforcement of American Wildlife Laws, and Oversight of the Department of the Interior’s Solicitor’s Office."

Oversight Hearing on:

• "Examining the Department of the Interior's Spending Priorities and the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal."

Member Statements:

The Honorable Rob Bishop
Chairman

Witnesses and Testimony:

Sally Jewell
Secretary
Department of Interior 

Related Documents:

• Full Committee Hearing Notice - February 23, 2015

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• Watch the Archived Hearing Webcast

Organizational Meeting to:

• The purpose of this meeting is to consider Committee Rules and the Committee Oversight Plan for 114th Congress, and appoint Committee Staff

Member Statements:

The Honorable Rob Bishop
Chairman

Related Documents:

• Full Committee Organizational Meeting Notice - January 28, 2015
• Organizational Action Summary 
• Text of modified amendment to the Oversight Plan
• 114th Natural Resources Oversight Plan  

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• Watch the Archived Hearing Webcast

Legislative Hearing on:

• ​H.R. 3099 ​(Jeff Miller), To provide for the development of a fishery management plan for the Gulf of Mexico red snapper, and for other purposes.

Member Statements:

The Honorable John Fleming 
Chairman

Witnesses and Testimony:

PANEL I

​​The Honorable Jeff Miller
Member of Congress
1st District of Florida

PANEL II

Mr. Samuel D. Rauch III
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The Honorable Robert J. Barham
Secretary
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Mr. Christopher Blankenship
Director
Marine Resources Division
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(Truth in Testimony Form)

PANEL III

Mr. David A. Cresson
President and CEO
Louisiana Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association 
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Mr. Bob Gill
Board Member
Gulf Seafood Institute
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Captain Jim Green
Vice President
Destin Charter Boat Association 
Gulf of Mexico Charter Fisherman
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Mr. Harlon Pearce 
Owner
Harlon's LA Fish
Kenner, Louisiana
(Truth in Testimony Form) 

Related Documents:

• Subcommittee Hearing Notice - November 25, 2014
• Subcommittee Witness List - December 4, 2014

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• Watch the Archived Hearing Webcast

Oversight Hearing on:

• "Is the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge Being Properly Managed?"

Member Statements:

The Honorable John Fleming
Chairman

Witnesses and Testimony:

Panel I:

Mr. Kevin Foerster
Regional Chief for the National Wildlife Refuge System in the Pacific Region
United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Mr. Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan Photographic Arts
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Mr. Mike Daak
Hilo, Hawaii

Dr. James M. D'Angelo, USAF Retired
Chairman
International Midway Memorial Foundation
(Truth in Testimony Form)
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Background:

The Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order in 1988 and in 1999 it was designated by the Congress as a National Memorial to honor and remember the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway in June of 1942 was one of the most important battles of World War II and one of the most decisive naval battles in world history. 

Since Congress designated the Memorial in 1999, the public has frequently been denied access. Witnesses at this hearing will offer testimony on the importance of allowing public access to this Memorial and give the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the opportunity to explain why it has repeatedly been denying the public the opportunity to honor those who valiantly fought in the Battle of Midway.  

Related Documents:

• Subcommittee Hearing Notice - November 12, 2014
• Subcommittee Witness List - November 18, 2014

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• Watch the Archived Hearing Webcast

Oversight Hearing on:

• "Volcano Hazards: Exploring the National Preparation and Response Strategy"

Member Statements:

The Honorable Doug Lamborn
Chairman

Witnesses and Testimony:

Dr. Charles Mandeville 
Volcano Hazards Program Coordinator
U.S. Geological Survey

Mr. Tom Drean
Director and State Geologist 
Wyoming State Geological Survey

Mr. Gordon Ito
Insurance Commissioner 
State of Hawaii

Dr. Shanaka de Silva
Professor
College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
(Truth in Testimony Form)

Mr. Darryl Oliveira (via video conference)
Director
Hawaii County Civil Defense 

Background:

This hearing will examine the current state of volcanic hazards in the United States and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program that is designed to address these hazards, alert communities to pending eruptions, and mitigate devastating impacts to communities within the hazard zones. This hearing is especially timely in light of the  current encroachment of an active lava flow into a residential neighborhood in Hawaii.

Related Documents:

• Subcommittee Hearing Notice - November 10, 2014
• Subcommittee Witness List - November 18, 2014 

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“There is balance that needs to come in here and there is plenty of space and plenty of opportunity to do conservation and economic development… and outdoor recreation,” says Chairman Bishop.Washington Journal: Representative Rob Bishop (R-UT)www.c-span.orgHouse Natural Resources Committee Chairman Representative Rob Bishop (R-UT) discusses fallout from the debate over funding the Department of Ho...... read more

In case you missed it, Chairman Rob Bishop with Tim Farley on federal lands, immigration and energy.http://naturalresources.house.gov/uploadedfiles/chairman_interview_sirius_xm.mp3naturalresources.house.gov... read more

“Involving and coordinating with state and local communities on land management decisions will be the underlying priority as we move forward on the range of important policy matters before the committee in the 114th Congress,” stated Chairman Bishop.... read more

Different is good as Chairman Rob Bishop looks forward to working with Secretary Sally Jewell.GOP chairman: Interior funding request 'underwhelming'media.thehill.comGOP chairman: Interior funding request 'underwhelming'... read more

In response to President Obama's KeystoneXL Pipeline Veto Chairman Rob Bishop says, "President Obama has played his final hand on Keystone XL. His veto of Congress’ bipartisan legislation reveals how far he is willing to go to cater to environmental extremists."... read more