Dear Secretary Jewell,
As you know, for months many members of Congress have expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency and accountability in the implementation of Secretarial Order 3321 ("Order"). This Order establishes the "National Blueways System," which the Order describes as a headwaters to mouth approach to river management, and asserts that the Secretary may designate… Read more »
Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 1613, legislation that will create certainty needed to move forward with offshore energy development in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico along our nation’s maritime boundary with Mexico.
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1613, the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary… Read more »
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings spoke on the House floor in strong support of H.R. 2231, the American Energy and Jobs Act, a bill that will expand access to affordable energy and create over a million American jobs. The House is scheduled to vote on H.R. 2231 this Friday.
Full Statement:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the rule and the… Read more »
Time to Unlock our Offshore Energy Resources
By: House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings
The Hill
June 26, 2013
Remember when gas prices were under $2 a gallon? It wasn’t that long ago. In fact, the price of a gallon of gas was just $1.89 when President Obama took office in January 2009. Prices have nearly doubled since then and today $4 a gallon gas prices are beginning… Read more »
