Reporting H.R. 1394 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy four-year onshore production plan strategy. This plan would secure America’s future energy needs, advance the production of domestic energy, and create American jobs.
Huffman Amendment .001 – Duplicative Review… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1459 Out of Committee (Passed 26-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would the Antiquities Act to require that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) apply to presidential declarations. This bill prevents future abuse and backdoor maneuvers to lock up lands without local input.
Grijalva Amendment .025 – Undermines Legislation and Exempts Unilateral Presidential… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1410 Out of Committee (Passed 35-5-1. View Roll Call Vote)
This widely bipartisan bill would prevent any additional casinos on newly acquired Indian Lands in the Phoenix, Arizona area until January 2027. The legislation preserves existing gaming compacts that were agreed upon with wide input and consideration from Arizona voters and Tribes.
Grijalva Amendment 052 –… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1965 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bipartisan legislation would reform the leasing process for onshore oil and natural gas production on federal land, reform the process for energy permitting, ensure funds are available for wind and solar permitting, and set clear rules for the development of U.S. oil shale resources.
Napolitano Amendment 001 –… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
The Hill – Zack Colman: “House GOP lawmaker presses Obama administration for ocean plan docs”
Fuel Fix – Zain Shauk: “New oil platforms rise high to reach deep”
Marine Link: “NOIA Miffed Secretary Jewell Not Familiar with Ocean Policy”
Courthouse News Service – Julia Filip: “Quarrel… Read more »
In a new poll by United Technologies/National Journal, 67% of respondents support building the Keystone XL pipeline to carry Canadian oil to refineries in the U.S. Gulf Coast. This most recent poll also shows that even 56% of Democrats support the project.
The Keystone XL Pipeline has been tied up in red tape by the Obama… Read more »
