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The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: CQ – Anna McGeehan and Tait Militana: “House Panel Advances Bill to Boost Offshore Drilling, Oil and Gas Leases” Tri-City Herald – Geoff Folsom: “House approves amendment to create Manhattan Project National Historic Park” Las Vegas Review Journal – Alan Snel: “House leader presses for…

House Approves Measure Establishing Manhattan Project National Historic Park

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The House of Representatives today approved the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014, which included an amendment to establish a Manhattan Project National Historic Park.  The bipartisan amendment, offered by Congressman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), and Congressman Ben Luján (NM-03), is nearly identical to H.R. 1208 and would protect and provide…

Wildfires Breakout In Colorado

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This week, Colorado is tragically experiencing the most destructive wildfires in state history. Three major wildfires in Colorado are scorching thousands of acres, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate, and have destroyed hundreds of homes.  In addition to the fires in Colorado, wildfires are currently burning in New Mexico, Oregon and California. With the wildfires expected to…

Witnesses Agree on the Importance of Mineral Mining Reforms in America

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Today, the House Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on “Mining in America: The Administration’s Use of Claim Maintenance Fees and Cleanup of Abandoned Mine Lands.”  This hearing examined mining claim maintenance fees and what can be done to make sure there is a strong “Good Samaritan” program in place to clean up…

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The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: UPI: “Rep. Hastings calls for pro-energy bill passage in House” Platts – Brian Scheid: “US House committee passes three oil and gas bills” Southeast Missourian – Erin Ragan: “Jason Smith to serve on House Natural Resources and Judiciary committees” Washington Examiner – Eric P. Newcomber: “House committee votes to reopen…

Committee Approves Legislation to Expand American Energy Production on Federal Lands and Waters, Create New American Jobs

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Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved three bills to expand American offshore and onshore energy production in order to help create new American jobs, lower energy prices, generate new revenue, and make America more energy secure.  H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, was approved by the Committee by a vote of 23-18.  This bill, by House Natural…