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Biden's Border Crisis Brings Cartel Crime to Tribal Lands

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on how the Biden administration's failed border policies have allowed violent cartels to infiltrate and ravage rural tribal communities in remote locations far beyond America’s Southern border. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “Joe Biden’s open…

Examining the Devastating Impacts Biden’s Proposed Wildlife Refuge Management Plan Would Have on American Communities

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) proposed Biological Integrity, Diversity and Environmental Health (BIDEH) rule. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: “As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, I have grave concerns…

House Passes Historic Bipartisan EXPLORE Act, Expands Outdoor Recreation Across America

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Today, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.  "Access to America's beautiful public lands and waters is part of what makes our country the greatest nation on earth. These incredible resources should be shared by all Americans, and expanding access and recreation…

Westerman Blasts ESA Rules That Reverse Critical Reforms

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) finalized three rules reversing Endangered Species Act (ESA) reforms made during the previous administrations. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The Biden administration continues to…

Amid Surging Crime, Committee Probes NPS Illegal Migrant Encampment

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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.) led a letter to National Park Service Director Charles Sams, requesting additional information on the migrant encampments at Floyd Bennett Field in light of the tragic murder of Laken Riley. In part, the members…

Committee Demands Answers from CEQ Regarding 30x30 Initiative Funding

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory, seeking further information on the use of 30x30 initiative funds after CEQ failed to comply…

Supporting Solutions for Marine Life and Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to create partnerships across levels of government and the private sector, update the mapping of the five Great Lakes lakebeds and enhance marine life and habitat. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: "The four bills considered…

Stopping the Biden Administration's Anti-Energy Land Lockups

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NFPL Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills addressing the Biden administration’s federal overreaches and public land limitations. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The White House’s out-of-touch, preservationist policies are hurting rural economies and ignoring the very people who live, work,…

Advancing Improvements to Tribal Self-Determination Through the 477 Program

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal self-determination through the 477 program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "It is important for our committee to focus on tribal autonomy and the ways Congress can support tribal self-determination. The 477 program is one of the key components…

House Republicans Unleash Domestic Energy and American Resources

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Today, two bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the U.S. House of Representatives. "It’s clear President Biden will not rest until he cuts off access to every single one of our natural resources, but House Republicans are not giving up the fight. Today we delivered wins for American families and workers as we passed solutions supporting domestic energy production…