Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities through commonsense land transfers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“America’s natural resources and public lands have played a… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported H.R. 9250.
“This year, Americans are celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday. In the spirit of 1776, Congress is coming together to enhance access, improve visitor experiences and create new outdoor recreation opportunities at ‘America’s Best Idea’ – our national parks and public lands – and invest in Bureau… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted its fourth field hearing of the 119th Congress in Hot Springs National Park on H.R. 9250, the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250), with eight members of Congress attending. Committee Members heard testimony from actor and director Kevin Costner, local Arkansas officials and representatives of the Trump… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250).
“As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Congress is coming together in a bipartisan manner to enhance access, improve visitor… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing focused on the condition of our nation’s federal forests as we approach peak wildfire season in the U.S. The hearing examined the condition of America’s federal forests, preparations for the 2026 wildfire season, the ongoing efforts to improve forest health and reduce wildfire threats through active management and received… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to nullify the 2001 Roadless Rule and streamline environmental reviews to restore forest health and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“For too long, the topic of active wildfire management has been viewed as controversial,… Read more »
Today, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s onerous so-called “Public Lands Rule” (Rule). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The rescission of the Biden administration’s so-called Public Lands Rule is a major victory for rural and Western America. This… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the accessibility framework enacted by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The hearing examined the progress of the law’s implementation as well as opportunities for future legislation. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that safeguard American battlefield sites, strengthen partnerships and tools for active forest management and restore motorized recreation on federal roads and trails. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"One thing is certain: preserving, protecting and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that address practical issues in federal land management, including improving emergency communications in National Parks, advancing commonsense administrative jurisdiction transfers and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in… Read more »
