The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (H.R. 2213) October 28, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2213 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act is designed to conserve and protect neotropical birds that migrate between their breeding grounds in North America and their tropical habitats in the Caribbean and Latin America.… Read more »

The Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 (H.R. 2888) October 28, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2888 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 would designate over 29,000 acres of federal land in Oregon as wilderness. Wilderness is the most restrictive land use designation, eliminating the use of mechanized recreation and… Read more »

Molalla River amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 2781) October 28, 2009 Markup Reporting H.R. 2781 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) This bill would designate segments of the Mollala River in Oregon as components of the Wild and Scenic River Systems. Democrats refused to allow an amendment by Rep. Rob Bishop that would restore rural community funding by… Read more »

House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee hearing on The Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 (H.R. 3534): “The specific topic of today’s hearing is H.R. 3534.  Under the schedule set by Chairman Rahall, Secretary Salazar is just the first of many witnesses that the… Read more »

Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1916) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1916 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 would increase the cost of the federal duck stamp (used as a hunting permit) from $15 to $25 in 2010 and mandates the federal government use all proceeds… Read more »

Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act (H.R. 1641) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1641 out of Committee: Reported favorably to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Broun of Georgia Amendment – Requiring Consent from Property Owners (View Roll Call Vote) H.R. 1641 would provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail in Washington state to… Read more »

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act (H.R. 481) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 481 out of Committee: Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Bishop of Utah Amendment to H.R. 481 – Prohibiting “Buffer Zones” (View Roll Call Vote) The North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act would… Read more »

Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499) July 22, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2499 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Puerto Rico Democracy Act would allow a federally sanctioned plebiscite (also known as a referendum) to be conducted in Puerto Rico.  All eligible voters would be asked whether they support the present form of commonwealth government or… Read more »

House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings delivered the following statement today during the Full Committee hearing on the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act, the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act, the Chinook Nation Restoration Act and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: “Mr. Chairman, the tribes that would be… Read more »

Saguaro National Park Boundary Expansion and Study Act of 2009 (H.R. 715) July 9, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 715 out of Committee: Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Bishop of Utah Amendment #1 – Protecting Private Property Rights (View Roll Call Vote) Since the infamous Kelo Supreme Court decision, Americans have stood… Read more »