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Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness in the Western Pacific

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Last week, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to expand access for commercial fishing within the boundaries of three marine national monuments across the Western Pacific. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “For years, these monuments have arbitrarily closed off access to fishing. This has disadvantaged the United States’ fishing fleet…

Restoring Commonsense Marine Resource Management

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills that restore sound science and transparency for fisheries management, promote state management of marine resources and affirm Alaska Native cultural activities. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “America’s oceans have not just been our…

Improving Water Delivery for Western America

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the federal procurement and permitting process for Bureau of Reclamation projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Modernization of America’s permitting processes is a prerequisite for engineering the great infrastructure projects of the 21st…

Evaluating Water Supply Solutions and Strengthening Local Voices

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to provide solutions to declining water supplies in Western communities and formalize input from local water contractors. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Our western way of life would not be possible without a proactive approach to…

Managing Species and Developing Water Resources Infrastructure

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on responsible management of double-crested cormorants, the importation of legal sport hunt trophies, and developing critical water resources infrastructure in South Dakota. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife…

Securing Alaska Native Rights and Supporting Water Resources

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills that will ensure Alaska Natives have the right to sell ivory artwork and articles of handicraft, maintain critical water infrastructure for Montana’s rural communities and support water resources research. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in…

Western Water Investment Delivers for American Farmers, Families

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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a major investment in western water infrastructure, delivering on a provision included in the Working Families Tax Cut law. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “One of our priorities in H.R. 1 was to ensure reliable water deliveries for farmers, ranchers and local communities across the…

Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “House Republicans are reclaiming Congress’s role in reviewing broad environmental statutes enforced by the administrative state. The MBTA is another prime example of a law…

Impacts of Bureaucratic Delays on Electricity Ratepayers, Public Safety

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the management of electricity rights-of-way on public lands and how enacting the Fix Our Forests Act would grant utilities greater flexibility to manage threats to public safety and electric grid reliability. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in…

Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sportsmen and women’s access to and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans, these activities grow rural economies and protect outdoor…