House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support on H.R. 527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act.
“I rise today in strong support of H.R. 527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. This bill is necessary to protect our economy from an impending helium shortage and… Read more »
Hi-Tech Manufacturers Call for Passage of H.R. 527
April 25, 2013
Dear Colleague,
Over 20 organizations representing hi-tech manufacturers of semiconductors, aerospace technologies, life-saving medical devices, chemicals, fiber optics, and scientific researchers are calling for passage of H.R. 527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. These organizations employ… Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 3, the "Northern Route Approval Act" by a bipartisan vote of 24-17. This legislation would remove roadblocks to allow for the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project. The bill was approved last week by the Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support.
The Keystone XL Pipeline will create… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 3 Out of Committee (Passed 24-17. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project by declaring that a Presidential permit should not be required for this project.
Hanabusa Amendment #5 – Consulting with Native American Tribes (Failed 15-21. View Roll Call Vote)
This amendment adds… Read more »
Support Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Worldwide Helium Shortage
April 24, 2013
Dear Colleague,
This week the House will vote on H.R. 527, The Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. This bipartisan legislation is a common sense plan to prevent a global helium shortage, protect jobs and the economy, and ensure a fairer return for taxpayers.
From high-tech… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 934 Out of Committee (Passed 26-15. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by decreasing the length of the segment of the Lower Merced River in California designated as a wild and scenic river. It will also update and revise the provisions concerning the water surface level of Lake McClure.
* For complete legislative action for the April 24,… Read more »
Representing the At-Large district of North Dakota, Congressman Kevin Cramer hails from a state with a vast range of natural resources. Did you know North Dakota is the second largest oil producing state in the country, just behind Texas? Congressman Cramer discusses the oil-rich Bakken region while also highlighting the state's high standards of clean air and water. Check out… Read more »
At a Full Committee hearing today on energy production on state versus federal lands, Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell took a moment during his testimony to discuss the potential economic impacts of the sage-grouse being listed under the Endangered Species Act.
He notes how states have effectively worked together with federal and environmental groups to create plans to protect the sage… Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on "State Lands vs. Federal Lands Oil and Gas Production: What State Regulators are doing right.” This hearing examined the disparity between oil and natural gas production on state and private lands versus production on federal lands.
President Obama has touted that U.S. oil and natural gas production is at its… Read more »
