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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.” Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response:
“Our neglected federal forests create higher wildfire risk, reduce water availability, and disrupt critical energy infrastructure. We must… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, led by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). This legislation reinstates the 2020 final rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list in the lower-48 states and returns management authority back to the states, where it belongs. House Committee on… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to support advanced data collection in western watersheds where snowpack drives water supply availability. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
“H.R. 3857 will promote the use of emerging technologies to increase accuracy in measuring mountain snowpack, a… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bipartisan bills focused on modernizing fisheries management, combating illegal foreign fishing, and supporting water storage projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing highlights our ongoing commitment to… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on six bills and a discussion draft addressing improved species management and making long-overdue reforms to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s hearing underscores our commitment to ensuring that… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills aimed at promoting government efficiency, science-based water management and increased recreation on our nation's waters. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s legislative hearing underscores our commitment to efficient,… Read more »
