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Hearing Features Bills Creating Wisconsin’s First National Park, Addressing Park Overcrowding

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NFPL Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that will establish a new national park and preserve in Wisconsin, streamline the permitting of broadband infrastructure, encourage visitation to state parks and more. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The bills on today’s legislative agenda take…

Hearing Examines Legislation to Improve Indian Healthcare System and Facilitate Land Transfers

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on four bills that would improve the Indian Healthcare Service (IHS) and return lands held in trust back to Alaska Native village corporations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Improving IHS and being a champion for improving the tribal health system for all tribes…

Westerman Demands Immediate Resources for U.S. Park Police Responding to D.C. Riots

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland, calling on her to immediately provide U.S. Park Police (USPP) with essential resources to address destructive and violent protest activities on the National Mall, Columbus Circle and other National Park Service (NPS) property in the…

Committee Considers Legislative Solutions to Hold Administration Accountable and Bolster American Energy Development

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on four bills related to energy production on federal lands and waters. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "As global demand for energy continues to rise, it’s important that we prioritize policies that boost domestic energy production and advance…

Tribal Leaders Testify on Bills Improving Water Rights Agreements

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on 12 bills related to Indian water rights and settlements. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today's hearing was an important chance for us to discuss Indian water rights settlements across the west and work towards…

House Passes Essential Legislation Easing Burden on Domestic Energy Producers

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7377, the Royalty Resiliency Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "This legislation will lower energy prices for American families struggling under the Biden administration’s policies and eliminate red tape and…

Members Continue Voicing Concerns Over Devastating NOAA Speed Restriction

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter with 54 other members to Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Shalanda Young and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator Richard Revesz, expressing concerns with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) pending North Atlantic Right…

Amid Increasing Crime, Committee Calls for Immediate Migrant Camp Closure in National Park

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NFPL Subcommittee

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 U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams calling for the immediate closure of the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field. In part, the members…

Westerman Probes Agencies' Rulemaking Compliance After SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Guidelines

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OI Subcommittee

This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) sent letters to the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce and the Council on Environmental…

Members Discuss Solutions to Expand Broadband Access and Support Historical Sites

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NFPL Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills related to modernizing broadband development on federal lands and supporting important historical sites. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The bills on today’s legislative agenda take important steps to expand digital access, while also preserving our…