Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing to examine the growing deferred maintenance backlog of the National Park Service (NPS). Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“Despite Congress investing billions of taxpayer dollars in recent years to address the National Park System’s deferred maintenance… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing on legislation centered around reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Legislative Hearing focused on three joint resolutions under the Congressional… Read more »
Today, House Republicans marked the first 100 days of the 118th Congress. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"House Republicans have been delivering on their promises in the Commitment to America over the course of these historically productive 100 days. The House Committee on Natural Resources… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and other members of Congress on field tours and a hearing to learn more about the ongoing water issues in California and how they have impacted local communities.
"Today's hearing highlighted the long list of policy… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources announced an oversight hearing during which U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland will testify before the committee for the first time since June 2021. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Oversight of government agencies is a crucial… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
"The Lower Energy Costs Act is a massive win for the American people and a much-needed boost for our economy. House Republicans know that when we produce energy here at home, we do it cleaner, safer, and more… Read more »
Today, the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the challenges and opportunities for improving health care delivery in tribal communities. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“The Indian Health Service, or IHS, is the primary agency charged with providing health services to native people and tribal… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills promoting recreational activities and public land access for every American. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"Federal lands provide memories that last a lifetime with their countless outdoor recreation opportunities; however, that is not the case for… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on long-term drought and water storage issues in the West, and potential solutions to the ongoing issues. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
"70 million people across the Western United States are suffering from drought, 40 million of whom are dependent upon… Read more »
