Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported twelve bills, including legislation to establish Wisconsin’s first national park and Arizona’s fourth national park, provide parity to federal grassland grazing permits, secure mineral supply chains, promote tribal sovereignty, expand broadband access to rural and Tribal communities, combat Illegal, unreported and unregulated… Read more »
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a request for comment for pending applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. If approved, these EFPs would allow for the South Atlantic states to manage red snapper populations in federal waters off their coasts. Chairman… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The bill eliminates a duplicative permitting requirement for undersea cables installed and routed through National Marine Sanctuaries, allowing these projects to proceed once all other federal and state permits are secured.
"Undersea cables carry… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing examining the role of public-private partnerships as America celebrates its 250th birthday. The hearing focused on the role foundations and nonprofit partners play in conserving and honoring our nation’s public lands legacy. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing to examine six bills that promote multiple uses of our public lands and support rural Western communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands considered legislation to ensure that our public lands and resources are… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills related to wildlife stewardship, conservation and water project operations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"In today's hearing, we discussed bills that highlight opportunities to conserve habitats, strengthen fisheries and preserve… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The bill codifies aspects of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO) related to boosting domestic hardrock mining.
"Securing our domestic critical mineral… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on how federal economic development programs can better serve Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Congress has created plenty of economic development tools for Tribal Nations. The problem isn’t a lack of programs. It’s a fragmented federal… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining the urgent need for the Senate to pass the Fix Our Forests Act, one year after wildfires devastated the Los Angeles, Calif., area. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“Without proactive forest management in the United States, homes,… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act.
Below are Stauber's full remarks, as prepared:
“Thank you, Madam Chair, for the opportunity to testify today on H.R. 4090, the ‘Critical Mineral… Read more »
