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Committee Chairs Continue Investigating CEQ's Concerning Selection Process for Emissions Reduction Entity

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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.) sent a follow-up letter to Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, seeking information regarding the selection of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) as the entity charged with validating and approving…

Offshore Leasing Plan Arrives Months Late and Punishes American Industries

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Today, the Department of Interior released a five-year offshore leasing plan 457 days late. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "It's absolutely infuriating to see the administration's blatant favoritism in action this morning. The proposed final program, with three potential oil and gas lease sales in…

Tribal Leaders Testify on Challenges to Energy Development

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal autonomy and energy development and the implementation of the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "It is important that we hear from Indian tribes about the barriers, remaining…

Committee Considers Legislation Improving Water Infrastructure, Supporting Local Communities

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on giving more local control over water infrastructure, updating coastal barrier maps and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:  "Today’s hearing, held by the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries…

Committee Considers Legislation to Support Domestic Energy Security, Increase Production

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on two bills to support domestic energy production and security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “President Biden has managed to eliminate American energy independence within the span of two years, and gas prices continue to skyrocket as a result.…

Committee Condemns Migrant Camps in National Parks

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee oversight hearing examining the Biden administration's use of National Park Service (NPS) lands for migrant camps. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The Biden administration's border policies continue to tarnish every aspect of American life. Not only have…

ICYMI: Across the Border and Into the Parks

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Mayor Eric Adams recently said that the endless flow of migrants will “destroy” New York City. I saw that firsthand last week when I toured migrant housing facilities and met with officials and tried to get to the bottom of their plans to house illegal migrants in the Gateway National Recreation Area, part of the National Park System. The day began with city officials denying me entry…

Committee Advances Legislation Furthering Access, Conservation Goals

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported six bills out of committee. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "Today marks another productive day in the House Committee on Natural Resources, where we are working to keep our Commitment to America…

House Passes Bipartisan Bills Investing in Outdoor Recreation, Promoting Tribal Sovereignty

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This week, three bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the U.S. House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Our committee has worked hard this Congress to pass commonsense bills helping Americans across the country. Arkansas is known across the country for…

Biden's Abuse of Federal Water Designation Programs Prompts Committee Oversight Hearing

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining barriers to access in federal waters, taking a closer look at the marine sanctuary and monument systems. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “Our federal waters are already well protected through planned management and regulations, yet…