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Democrats Begin Debate on Job-Killing Lands Bills

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Today, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah), Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Representative Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), and Representative Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) released statements regarding legislation scheduled for consideration on the House floor. H.R. 2182, H.R. 1373, and H.R. 823 would stifle rural economic development, jeopardize our national security by growing our…

Democrats Block Resolution to Protect American Energy Renaissance

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Today, House Democrats blocked the option to consider a resolution affirming state primacy over the regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a technology that’s enabled America's energy revolution and delivered lower energy prices for consumers in a safer, cleaner, more reliable way. The resolution, H. Res. 659, sponsored by Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-UT), also affirms opposition to any…

Republicans Urge Further Scrutiny of Conservation Grants Tied to Human Rights Abuses

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Today, Ranking Republican of the House Committee on Natural Resources Rob Bishop (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Representative Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Representative Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Representative Jody Hice (R-Ga.), and Representative James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to the Department of the Interior (DOI)…

Bishop Slams Democrats for Playing Politics with Puerto Rico’s Future

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Today, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) released the following statement on the scheduled legislative hearing to consider reforms to the “Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act,” or ‘PROMESA’.  “The people of Puerto Rico are being belittled by Democrats and their farcical hearing intended for headlines instead of solving problems. …

Bishop Announces Staff Change

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Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) has announced Austin Hacker will assume the role of Press Secretary for the Republican Staff of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Hacker will also take on the duties of Digital Director. Bishop offered the following statement: "Austin is a strong communicator and demonstrates a powerful understanding of Committee priorities. In…

Bishop Statement on Katharine MacGregor

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Today, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) released the following statement on the Trump administration's intent to nominate Katharine MacGregor as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI). “The intent to nominate Kate is a no brainer decision by the Trump administration. Since leaving the Committee, she has brought invaluable experience to the…

Bishop, Westerman Congratulate Earthjustice for Finally Complying with Foreign Agent Registration Act

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Today, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statements regarding Earthjustice formally filing with the Department of Justice as a foreign agent.  Last year, Committee Republicans began its oversight of the potential manipulation of U.S.-based 501(c) organizations by foreign entities to influence U.S. environmental and…

Bishop Applauds DOI’s Steps to Combat Human Rights Violations

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Today, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) released the following statement regarding the letter sent last night by Department of the Interior (DOI) Assistant Secretary Susan Combs in response to a House Committee on Natural Resources bipartisan investigation into taxpayer funded conservation grants and human rights abuse overseas. The letter indicates DOI will begin to take steps to…

Republicans Introduce Bill to Keep American Energy First

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Today, Ranking Republican of House Natural Resources Committee Rob Bishop (R-Utah), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) released the following statements on the introduction of the American Energy First Act, which will overhaul…

Bishop Highlights American Energy First, Critiques Democrats’ Russia-first Agenda

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WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Republican of House Natural Resources Committee Rob Bishop (R-Utah) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to a plethora of liberal legislation aimed at derailing our domestic energy production and strong economy. House Democrats are set to consider radical legislation this week which would stifle development of our resources, ensure our reliance on…