Reporting H.R. 638 Out of Committee (Passed 22-12. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would improve public participation, promote transparency and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring that any new wildlife refuge be authorized by Congress. * For complete legislative action for the July 24, 2013 Full Committee Markup, click here. Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1394 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy four-year onshore production plan strategy. This plan would secure America’s future energy needs, advance the production of domestic energy, and create American jobs. Huffman Amendment .001 – Duplicative Review… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1459 Out of Committee (Passed 26-14. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would the Antiquities Act to require that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) apply to presidential declarations. This bill prevents future abuse and backdoor maneuvers to lock up lands without local input. Grijalva Amendment .025 – Undermines Legislation and Exempts Unilateral Presidential… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1410 Out of Committee (Passed 35-5-1. View Roll Call Vote) This widely bipartisan bill would prevent any additional casinos on newly acquired Indian Lands in the Phoenix, Arizona area until January 2027. The legislation preserves existing gaming compacts that were agreed upon with wide input and consideration from Arizona voters and Tribes. Grijalva Amendment 052 –… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1965 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote) This bipartisan legislation would reform the leasing process for onshore oil and natural gas production on federal land, reform the process for energy permitting, ensure funds are available for wind and solar permitting, and set clear rules for the development of U.S. oil shale resources. Napolitano Amendment 001 –… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 2231 Out of Committee (Passed 23-18. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would expand U.S. offshore energy production in order to create over a million new American jobs, lower energy prices, grow our economy, and strengthen national security. Lowenthal Amendment #005 – Blocking Offshore Energy Development in California (Failed 10-23. View Roll Call Vote) This amendment would… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 657 Out of Committee (Passed 25-17. View Roll Call Vote) The bill will amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to extend the period of a term for permits and leases from 10 to 20 years for domestic livestock grazing on public lands or lands within national forests. Labrador En Bloc – Technical Edits (Agreed to by Voice Vote) This amendment makes… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 740 Out of Committee (Passed 29-14. View Roll Call Vote) The bill will provide for the settlement of certain claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Young En Bloc – Technical Edits (Agreed to by Voice Vote) This amendment makes technical edits to the bill. * For complete legislative action for the June 12, 2013 Full Committee Markup, click here. Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1126 Out of Committee (Passed by Voice Vote) This bill seeks to build consensus around a new Eisenhower Memorial by implementing a new design competition and providing a three year extension of the memorial site designation, which is set to expire this year. Bishop #1 – Memorial Commission Appointment (Agreed to by Voice Vote) This amendment changes representation of… Read more »

Reporting H.R. 1825 Out of Committee (Passed 28-15. View Roll Call Vote) This bill increases access to recreational activities such as fishing, sport hunting and recreational shooting on Federal public lands. Grijalva .046 – Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device (Failed 15-26. View Roll Call Vote) This politically driven amendment seeks to overstep state laws to put restrictions on… Read more »