Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) proposed Biological Integrity, Diversity and Environmental Health (BIDEH) rule. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
“As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, I have grave concerns… Read more »
Today, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.
"Access to America's beautiful public lands and waters is part of what makes our country the greatest nation on earth. These incredible resources should be shared by all Americans, and expanding access and recreation… Read more »
Today, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) finalized three rules reversing Endangered Species Act (ESA) reforms made during the previous administrations. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Biden administration continues to… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to National Park Service Director Charles Sams, requesting additional information on the migrant encampments at Floyd Bennett Field in light of the tragic murder of Laken Riley. In part, the members… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory, seeking further information on the use of 30x30 initiative funds after CEQ failed to comply… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to create partnerships across levels of government and the private sector, update the mapping of the five Great Lakes lakebeds and enhance marine life and habitat. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
"The four bills considered… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills addressing the Biden administration’s federal overreaches and public land limitations. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The White House’s out-of-touch, preservationist policies are hurting rural economies and ignoring the very people who live, work,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal self-determination through the 477 program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"It is important for our committee to focus on tribal autonomy and the ways Congress can support tribal self-determination. The 477 program is one of the key components… Read more »
Today, two bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
"It’s clear President Biden will not rest until he cuts off access to every single one of our natural resources, but House Republicans are not giving up the fight. Today we delivered wins for American families and workers as we passed solutions supporting domestic energy production… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) assessment of domestic offshore energy reserves. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"The United States is blessed with significant oil and gas reserves, yet the full extent of these resources remains… Read more »
