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Committee Advances Legislation on Endangered Species, Public and Tribal Lands

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported out eight bills, including legislation to remove the Mexican wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species and several bipartisan bills pertaining to America’s waterways, tribal lands, and national parks. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the Committee advanced important…

America First: U.S. Leadership & National Security in International Conservation

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how wildlife trafficking and related environmental crimes threaten U.S. national, resource, and economic security. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “International conservation is a national security issue, as cartels, terrorist organizations,…

One Year of the EXPLORE Act, 250 Years of America

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act becoming law and America’s 250th anniversary. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “One year ago, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences…

House Votes to Unleash American Mineral Wealth

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), which overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “Today, the House took an important step…

Subcommittee Chairman Stauber Testifies in Support of Resolution to Unleash American Mineral Resources

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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.J. Res. 140.  Below are Stauber's full remarks, as prepared:  “Thank you, Madam Chair, for the opportunity to testify on H.J. Res. 140 to disapprove of Public Land Order 7917 in accordance with…

Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024

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Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Compacts of Free Association are central to America’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. When we renewed these compacts in 2024,…

Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, Celebrating America, and Supporting Rural America

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America’s ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands heard legislation that honors the life and legacy of our late friend and…

Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation Bolstering Fish Habitats and Reef Ecosystems

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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on a bill to codify the existing Rigs to Reef initiative, which allows oil and gas operators to decommission offshore energy infrastructure and convert it to artificial reefs. This helps to create critical fish habitat and supports marine ecosystems. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the…

Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sportsmen and women’s access to and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans, these activities grow rural economies and protect outdoor…

Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access on Federal Lands

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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a Secretarial Order from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands and waters. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are cherished activities for millions of Americans, including myself. I’m glad to see Secretary Burgum and the…