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DOI's Negligent Remote Work Policies Hinder Agency's Effectiveness

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the impacts of the U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) remote and telework policies. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "With the pandemic over and the COVID national emergency declaration long past ended, it is time for federal employees to return…

Committee Considers Solutions to Solve Environmental Challenges, Support Youth Outdoor Recreation and Protect Coastal Resources

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills that would encourage effective coordination and collaboration to solve pressing environmental challenges, expand opportunities for outdoor recreation and fishing and protect resources in the Long Island Sound and off the Alabama Gulf Coast. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued…

Committee Considers Legislative Solutions Boosting Autonomy and Self-Governance for U.S. Territories

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills that address long-standing issues facing Americans in Guam and American Samoa. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "H.R. 6062 and H.R. 6273 are the vehicles for issues of importance to two of our territories in the Pacific - American Samoa…

Committee Passes Legislation Delivering Energy Solutions and Expanding Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported eight bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources is kicking off the year by advancing a slate of solutions for Americans that includes supporting access to affordable energy, a landmark…

Westerman Responds to NYSE's About Face, Decision to Withdraw NAC Rule Proposal

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Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a notice of withdrawal of the proposed rule change that would have allowed the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to list Natural Asset Companies (NACs). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today is a victory for Americans as our public lands stay…

Exposing Biden's War on American Offshore Energy Production

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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration's numerous actions stifling offshore energy development, most recently with the release of the worst leasing plan in history regarding the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response: "Thanks…

Members Initiate Probe Into SEC's Rule Change Permitting Foreign Agents and Radical Activists to Control America's National Parks and Lands

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OI Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler and Director Haoxiang Zhu, seeking information on a proposed rule change to permit the listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) on the New York…

Members Demand Answers on Oversight Requests Regarding Mineral Withdrawals

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OI Subcommittee

This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) sent a follow-up letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning…

Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Biden's Migrant Camp in a National Park, Administration Refuses to Comply with Committee Oversight

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OI Subcommittee

This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a follow-up letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory, once again requesting information and documentation on the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field. To date, the administration has not…

As NPS Maintenance Backlog Balloons, Members Hold Biden Administration Accountable

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a joint hearing on the National Park Service's (NPS) deferred maintenance backlog.  "The National Park Service is facing a significant and growing maintenance backlog that threatens the very infrastructure and natural resources of our nation's most treasured parks. Critical…