Committee Report on H.R. 2208, the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act"
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H. Rept. 113-501
Federal Lands
Chairman Hastings' Statement on Markup of Magnuson-Stevens Legislation (H.R. 4742)
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement (as prepared) at today’s Full Committee Markup of H.R. 4742, “Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.” “The Committee will now be considering HR 4742, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries… Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 4742)
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Reporting H.R. 4742 Out of Committee (Passed 24-17. View Roll Call Vote) This legislation would renew, strengthen, and improve the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management act with common sense reforms that increase management flexibility based on science, ensure greater government transparency, promote responsible fishing and prevent overfishing, improve fish data… Chairman Hastings Delivers Speech on the Magnuson-Stevens Act
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) delivered the following speech today at the University of Washington, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Symposium on the Magnuson-Stevens Act: “Thank you for having me here today to discuss the Magnuson-Stevens Act and our current efforts in Congress to update and modernize the law. I have the privilege of serving… Sikes Act Improvements related to Department of Defense Activities (H.R. 4309)
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Reporting H.R. 4309 Out of Committee (Approved by Voice Vote) This bill would ensure that a proper balance is achieved with conservation activities and military readiness activities on America’s military installations. Gosar.059 Amendment (Passed 21-14. View Roll Call Vote) This amendment would make technical changes and clarifies the scope of the bill. This amendment ensures that all… North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act of 2013 (H.R. 2208)
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Reporting H.R. 2208 Out of Committee (Approved by Voice Vote) This bill would extend the existing North American Wetlands Conservation program for an additional five years. Since its enactment nearly fifteen years ago, the North American Wetlands Conservation Program has acquired, conserved, enhanced, protected and restored nearly 30 million acres of wetlands in the United States, Canada… Chairman Hastings Seeks Transparency on Science, Issues Subpoena on White Bluffs Bladderpod Listing Decision
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Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) issued a subpoena to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) seeking documents surrounding the process and science behind the decision to list the White Bluffs bladderpod as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The Committee first requested documents on March 7, 2014 and, after the FWS missed the… Chairman Hastings Memorandum Providing Notice to Committee Members that a Subpoena was Issued to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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April 7, 2014 TO: Members, Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Doc Hastings, Chairman RE: Subpoena issued I hereby give notice that I have issued a subpoena… Committee Report on H.R. 1425, the "Marine Debris Emergency Act of 2013"
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H. Rept. 113-398, Part 1 Committee Report on H.R. 1491, To authorize the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities undertaken to address the marine debris impacts of the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and for other purposes
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H. Rept. 113-399, Part 1
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