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Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will improve the management of and visitor experiences at public lands, and support law enforcement officers and Alaska Native traditions. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “For the second straight week, the House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced…

Advancing Legislation to Support Species Recovery, Manage Invasive Species, Eradicate New World Screwworm

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills to support endangered salmon species recovery and combat invasive parasites and aquatic species. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Proactive species management is the gold standard of environmental stewardship. House Republicans will continue…

Mapping the Future of American Critical Mineral Dominance

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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on bills securing American mineral dominance by modernizing geologic mapping capabilities, leveraging emerging quantum technology and expanding access to streamlined permitting for projects across the country. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “America…

Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine’s legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced a slate of…

Restoring Sound Land Management in Utah

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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…

Leveraging Technology in the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

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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…

Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia’s First National Park

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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…

Mapping America’s Mineral Resources

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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…

Committee Advances Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund

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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…

Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness in the Western Pacific

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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…