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Committee Investigates National Park Mismanagement, Ongoing Barriers to Access

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OI Subcommittee

Today the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine the mismanagement of National Parks and resulting barriers to access. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "My great state of Arizona is home to many of our nation’s national parks. Unfortunately, mismanagement by the National Parks Service has become a…

Committee Examines Legislation Addressing Local Water and Fishing Issues

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on eight bills addressing a variety of local issues throughout the United States. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: “Today we met to review and discuss 8 bills that address a variety of regional issues. I was pleased to hear from the…

Committee Advances Legislation to Honor Veterans, Strengthen Our National Security, Fight Wildland Fires and Improve Broadband Access

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of nine bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "In our last week of legislative business before August, the House Committee on Natural Resources is delivering wins for members to take home to their constituents. Today, we…

Field Hearing Highlights Importance of Securing Hardrock and Critical Mineral Supply Chains

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OI Subcommittee

Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) hosted a field hearing with Vice Chairman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) and Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) titled, "Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest." Gosar issued the following statement in…

Committee Promotes Legislation Expanding Federal Land Access for Military and Veterans

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that expand federal lands access to military, veterans  and Gold Star Families throughout the United States. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Every American owes a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to…

DOI Continues Attack on American Energy Production

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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued a proposed rule regarding oil and gas leasing on federal lands. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Clearly President Biden is not content with the economic disasters he's already unleashed on American industries and everyone who turns on a light switch…

Committee Advances Legislation to Support Tribal Members, Responsibly Manage Federal Lands

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of three bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "The House Committee on Natural Resources is keeping our commitment to the American people by working to lower energy costs and support tribal rights by promoting…

Examining the Biden Administration's Proposed Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources Indo-Pacific Task Force held an oversight hearing on the Biden Administration's proposed Compact of Free Association (COFA) amendments. Task force Chair Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) and Co-chair Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-CNMI) released the following statements in response: "The Compact with our free association…

Committee, Western Caucus Members Launch Endangered Species Act Working Group

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Congressional Western Caucus launched an Endangered Species Act (ESA) working group. The working group will seek to examine how the ESA is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the American people, how litigation is driving ESA decision making and how success is defined under the ESA. The goal of…

Committee Examines Destructive Cost of Endangered Species Act

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing examining the destructive cost of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as it approaches its fiftieth anniversary. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: “The ESA has been misused and misapplied for the past 50 years to broaden its scope and power.…