Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills that will ensure Alaska Natives have the right to sell ivory artwork and articles of handicraft, maintain critical water infrastructure for Montana’s rural communities and support water resources research. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in… Read more »
This week, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) was appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“I’m excited to welcome Representative Downing to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Montana is blessed with vast natural resources, and Representative Downing will be a key ally in unleashing American… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine five bills that will help secure American energy dominance. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“At a time when the world desperately needs more energy, America is helping meet that challenge by achieving record highs of oil and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining America’s critical mineral supply chains and exploring how America’s mineral resources can be unleashed. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
“America’s national defense and economic strength depend on reliable access to critical minerals like… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that address practical issues in federal land management, including improving emergency communications in National Parks, advancing commonsense administrative jurisdiction transfers and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.). This legislation will prohibit bans on lead ammunition and tackle use on federal lands or waters, except where supported by site-specific, population-level data, and where consistent with the laws… Read more »
This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a Record of Decision authorizing a land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, as required by the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act.
“Twelve years later, in a win for our mineral and national security, the Resolution Copper land exchange is complete. At a… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a major investment in western water infrastructure, delivering on a provision included in the Working Families Tax Cut law. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“One of our priorities in H.R. 1 was to ensure reliable water deliveries for farmers, ranchers and local communities across the… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to save Giant Sequoias, create a new National Park in Arizona, aid wildfire recovery efforts on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and support tribal sovereignty. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
“The House Committee on Natural Resources has been hard at work… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported sixteen bills that will unlock America’s geothermal resources, save Giant Sequoias, improve recreation opportunities on public lands and support tribal sovereignty. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“House Committee on Natural Resources Republicans are hard at work on behalf of the… Read more »
